Columbus is a city located in Colorado County Texas. Columbus has a 2024 population of 3,815. It is also the county seat of Colorado County. Columbus is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 3.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,699 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus is $102,144 with a poverty rate of 11.53%. The median age in Columbus is 47 years: 36.9 years for males, and 60.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,553 | 69.26% |
| Black or African American | 595 | 16.14% |
| Other race | 304 | 8.25% |
| Two or more races | 181 | 4.91% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,443 | 2.37 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 705 | 3.04 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 669 | 1.47 | 67 | 33 |
| Male | 42 | 3.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 27 | 5.48 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 175 | 6.72% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 4.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 416 | 15.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 294 | 11.29% |
| High School Graduate | 1,026 | 39.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 7.83% |
| Some College | 370 | 14.21% |
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 | 1,728 | 1,637 | 503 |
| Hispanic | 439 | 210 | 102 |
| Black | 379 | 320 | 75 |
| Other Race | 195 | 72 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 173 | 144 | 102 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,875 | $0 | $62,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,563 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,446 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,926 | $36,977 | $30,167 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $37,083 | $27,383 |
$35,926
Average Earnings
$36,977
Average Male
$30,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.51% of Columbus residents speak only English, while 21.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,092 | 360 | 17.21% |
| Hispanic | 717 | 35 | 4.88% |
11.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.58%
Male Poverty Rate
11.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus is White, with 17.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Hispanic, with 4.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.43% |
| High School | 6.85% |
| Some College | 2.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.25% |
| Female Employed | 3.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,652 | $139,988 |
| Households | $56,250 | $102,144 |
| Married Families | $88,068 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,542 | $55,503 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
196
Number of Veterans
196
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 123 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 6.08% |
| Other Race | 69 | 27.82% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 10.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
73.33%
Born in Columbus
91.81%
Native Born
8.19%
Foreign Born
4.61%
Non Citizen
3.58%
Naturalized
91.81% of Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 73.33% having been born in Texas. 4.61% 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 | 3,960 | 29 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 3,931 | 29 | 0.74% |
| 2027 | 3,902 | 29 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 3,873 | 29 | 0.75% |
| 2025 | 3,844 | 29 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 3,815 | 29 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 3,786 | 45 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 3,741 | 36 | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 3,705 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 3,699 | 18 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 3,681 | 47 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 3,634 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 3,631 | 21 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 3,610 | 14 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 3,596 | 30 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 3,566 | -33 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 3,599 | -34 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 3,633 | -25 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 3,658 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3,658 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,916 | 549 | 16.31% |
| 1990 | 3,367 | -556 | -14.17% |
| 1980 | 3,923 | 581 | 17.38% |
| 1970 | 3,342 | -314 | -8.59% |
| 1960 | 3,656 | 778 | 27.03% |
| 1950 | 2,878 | -1,082 | -27.32% |