Columbus is a city located in Platte County Nebraska. Columbus has a 2024 population of 24,593. It is also the county seat of Platte County. Columbus is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 2.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,076 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus is $85,802 with a poverty rate of 9.7%. The median age in Columbus is 37.7 years: 37.4 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,206 | 75.27% |
| Two or more races | 3,793 | 15.68% |
| Other race | 1,770 | 7.32% |
| Black or African American | 224 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,664 | 2.47 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 4,477 | 3.13 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 3,613 | 1.1 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Female | 1,114 | 4.09 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Male | 460 | 2.94 | 67 | 33 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 824 | 5.23% |
| Associates Degree | 2,036 | 12.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,626 | 16.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,042 | 6.61% |
| High School Graduate | 5,096 | 32.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 707 | 4.48% |
| Some College | 3,439 | 21.81% |
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 | 12,171 | 11,637 | 3,299 |
| Hispanic | 3,180 | 2,242 | 255 |
| 2+ Races | 1,823 | 1,417 | 192 |
| Other Race | 965 | 656 | 68 |
| Black | 110 | 110 | 37 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 15 |
| Native American | 33 | 9 | 0 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,671 | $76,513 | $49,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,308 | $71,458 | $70,047 |
| High School Graduate | $40,893 | $44,206 | $38,599 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,146 | $54,138 | $36,569 |
| Overall | $45,765 | $53,479 | $38,982 |
| Some College | $46,186 | $52,711 | $34,280 |
$45,765
Average Earnings
$53,479
Average Male
$38,982
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.37% of Columbus residents speak only English, while 22.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,340 | 1,201 | 18.94% |
| White | 16,648 | 1,004 | 6.03% |
| Multiple | 3,786 | 467 | 12.33% |
| Other | 1,751 | 358 | 20.45% |
| Black | 209 | 11 | 5.26% |
9.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.25%
Male Poverty Rate
9.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Other, with 20.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Black, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.82% |
| High School | 12.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.64% |
| Some College | 6.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.73% |
| Male Employed | 5.43% |
| Female Employed | 5.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,364 | $101,255 |
| Households | $67,212 | $85,802 |
| Married Families | $99,826 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,109 | $53,740 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,032
Number of Veterans
983
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 503 |
| Second Gulf War | 205 |
| First Gulf War | 114 |
| Korea | 74 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 374 |
| 75+ | 274 |
| 35 to 54 | 198 |
| 55 to 64 | 150 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,002 | 7.08% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.39% |
| Other Race | 10 | 0.84% |
| Black | 5 | 3.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
3%
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
68.02%
Born in Columbus
85.02%
Native Born
14.98%
Foreign Born
8.92%
Non Citizen
6.06%
Naturalized
85.02% of Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 68.02% having been born in Nebraska. 8.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,239 | 129 | 0.51% |
| 2028 | 25,110 | 129 | 0.52% |
| 2027 | 24,981 | 130 | 0.52% |
| 2026 | 24,851 | 129 | 0.52% |
| 2025 | 24,722 | 129 | 0.52% |
| 2024 | 24,593 | 129 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 24,464 | 228 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 24,236 | 100 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 24,136 | 60 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 24,076 | 647 | 2.76% |
| 2019 | 23,429 | 144 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 23,285 | 37 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 23,248 | 229 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 23,019 | 136 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 22,883 | 120 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 22,763 | 91 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 22,672 | 28 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 22,644 | 119 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 22,525 | 191 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 22,334 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,971 | 1,491 | 7.65% |
| 1990 | 19,480 | 2,152 | 12.42% |
| 1980 | 17,328 | 1,857 | 12% |
| 1970 | 15,471 | 2,995 | 24.01% |
| 1960 | 12,476 | 3,592 | 40.43% |
| 1950 | 8,884 | 1,252 | 16.4% |
| 1940 | 7,632 | 734 | 10.64% |
| 1930 | 6,898 | 1,488 | 27.5% |
| 1920 | 5,410 | 396 | 7.9% |
| 1910 | 5,014 | 1,492 | 42.36% |
| 1900 | 3,522 | 388 | 12.38% |
| 1890 | 3,134 | -22,105 | -87.58% |