Columbus is a village located in Luna County New Mexico. Columbus has a 2024 population of 1,453. Columbus is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,439 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus is $30,931 with a poverty rate of 37.58%. The median age in Columbus is 38.4 years: 45.5 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 610 | 53.18% |
| White | 462 | 40.28% |
| Other race | 75 | 6.54% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 427 | 2.69 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 168 | 1.26 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Female | 122 | 3.6 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Married | 115 | 3.59 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Male | 22 | 3.82 | 100 | 0 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 158 | 21.32% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 3.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 9.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 5.67% |
| High School Graduate | 112 | 15.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 197 | 26.59% |
| Some College | 138 | 18.62% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 593 | 273 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 360 | 227 | 64 |
| White | 148 | 113 | 45 |
| Other Race | 52 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 76.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,321 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $25,946 | $11,643 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$25,946
Average Male
$11,643
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
14.3% of Columbus residents speak only English, while 85.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 85.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 999 | 360 | 36.04% |
| Multiple | 610 | 143 | 23.44% |
| White | 148 | 71 | 47.97% |
| Other | 75 | 27 | 36% |
37.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.38%
Male Poverty Rate
47.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus is White, with 47.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Multiple, with 23.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 65.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 70.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.85% |
| Some College | 30.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 36.02% |
| Male Employed | 21.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $26,445 | $35,792 |
| Households | $24,554 | $30,931 |
| Married Families | $34,135 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,881 | $20,751 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
22.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
103
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 27.36% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 3.61% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41%
Labor Force Participation
39%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
48.82%
Born in Columbus
63.3%
Native Born
36.7%
Foreign Born
18.4%
Non Citizen
18.31%
Naturalized
63.3% of Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 48.82% having been born in New Mexico. 18.4% 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 | 1,472 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 1,468 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 1,464 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 1,461 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 1,457 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 1,453 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 1,450 | -12 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 1,462 | 18 | 1.25% |
| 2021 | 1,444 | 5 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 1,439 | -172 | -10.68% |
| 2019 | 1,611 | -9 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 1,620 | -16 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 1,636 | -14 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 1,650 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 1,649 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 1,652 | -8 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,660 | -22 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 1,682 | -12 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 1,694 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,691 | 0 | 0% |