Columbus township is located in Platte County Nebraska. Columbus township has a 2024 population of 3,305. Columbus township is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually but its population has decreased by -0.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,310 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus township is $107,139 with a poverty rate of 14.05%. The median age in Columbus township is 45.4 years: 49.9 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,469 | 75.09% |
| Two or more races | 551 | 16.76% |
| Other race | 143 | 4.35% |
| Native American | 83 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.82% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,177 | 2.7 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Married | 758 | 3 | 97 | 3 |
| Non Family | 229 | 1.4 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 105 | 3.55 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 85 | 2.51 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
93.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 271 | 12.24% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 12.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 514 | 23.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 161 | 7.27% |
| High School Graduate | 401 | 18.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 310 | 14% |
| Some College | 279 | 12.6% |
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 | 1,487 | 1,445 | 664 |
| Hispanic | 697 | 158 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 288 | 94 | 11 |
| Other Race | 136 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,217 | $0 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,302 | $102,135 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,746 | $47,924 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,095 | $31,952 | $16,667 |
| Overall | $45,732 | $49,489 | $30,875 |
| Some College | $42,333 | $61,793 | $27,831 |
$45,732
Average Earnings
$49,489
Average Male
$30,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.65% of Columbus township residents speak only English, while 22.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,193 | 329 | 27.58% |
| White | 1,893 | 107 | 5.65% |
| Native | 83 | 76 | 91.57% |
| Other | 136 | 53 | 38.97% |
| Multiple | 551 | 11 | 2% |
14.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.72%
Male Poverty Rate
11.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus township is Native, with 91.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus township is Multiple, with 2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.98% |
| Some College | 12.03% |
| High School | 6.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,853 | $121,531 |
| Households | $94,598 | $107,139 |
| Married Families | $107,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,625 | $43,141 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
61.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
113
Number of Veterans
113
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 92 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 5.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
57.21%
Born in Columbus township
85.01%
Native Born
14.99%
Foreign Born
6.81%
Non Citizen
8.18%
Naturalized
85.01% of Columbus township residents were born in the United States, with 57.21% having been born in Nebraska. 6.81% 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 | 3,355 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 3,345 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 3,335 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 3,325 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 3,315 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 3,305 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 3,295 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 3,285 | -12 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 3,297 | -13 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 3,310 | 326 | 10.92% |
| 2019 | 2,984 | 9 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 2,975 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 2,968 | -7 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 2,975 | -19 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 2,994 | 7 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 2,987 | 49 | 1.67% |
| 2013 | 2,938 | -71 | -2.36% |
| 2012 | 3,009 | 15 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2,994 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 2,990 | 0 | 0% |