Columbus is a town located in Stillwater County Montana. Columbus has a 2024 population of 1,918. It is also the county seat of Stillwater County. Columbus is currently growing at a rate of 0.63% annually and its population has increased by 2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,868 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus is $81,026 with a poverty rate of 12.58%. The median age in Columbus is 46.5 years: 48.2 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,804 | 93.37% |
| Two or more races | 95 | 4.92% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 849 | 2.22 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 360 | 3.03 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 350 | 1.08 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Female | 122 | 2.89 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Male | 17 | 3.71 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 3.13% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 5.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 229 | 17.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 7.3% |
| High School Graduate | 520 | 38.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 3.95% |
| Some College | 328 | 24.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,215 | 1,167 | 311 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 54 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 18 | 2 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,828 | $0 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,295 | $101,071 | $71,607 |
| High School Graduate | $33,229 | $47,031 | $23,906 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,625 | $63,750 | $29,167 |
| Some College | $50,000 | $65,625 | $24,583 |
$43,625
Average Earnings
$63,750
Average Male
$29,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.49% of Columbus residents speak only English, while 2.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,716 | 163 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 74 | 74% |
| Multiple | 95 | 32 | 33.68% |
12.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.94%
Male Poverty Rate
13.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Hispanic, with 74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus is White, with 9.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.1% |
| Some College | 15.5% |
| High School | 12.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 10% |
| Female Employed | 8.58% |
| Male Employed | 2.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,875 | $86,517 |
| Households | $59,150 | $81,026 |
| Married Families | $96,094 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,775 | $72,225 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
168
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 11.07% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 10.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.99%
Born in Columbus
96.89%
Native Born
3.11%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
2.8%
Naturalized
96.89% of Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 62.99% having been born in Montana. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,982 | 13 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 1,969 | 13 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 1,956 | 12 | 0.62% |
| 2026 | 1,944 | 13 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 1,931 | 13 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 1,918 | 12 | 0.63% |
| 2023 | 1,906 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 1,904 | 32 | 1.71% |
| 2021 | 1,872 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 1,868 | -204 | -9.85% |
| 2019 | 2,072 | 41 | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 2,031 | 18 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 2,013 | 11 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 2,002 | -14 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 2,016 | 45 | 2.28% |
| 2014 | 1,971 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 1,966 | 39 | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 1,927 | 11 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 1,916 | 24 | 1.27% |
| 2010 | 1,892 | 0 | 0% |