State
County
Land Area (mi²)
216.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
919.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.81%
Growth Since 2010
4.78%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
326,722
World Population Review
Columbus, Georgia Population 2021
198,969
Columbus is a city located in Muscogee County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Muscogee County. With a 2020 population of 198,969, it is the 3rd largest city in Georgia (after Atlanta and Augusta) and the 124th largest city in the United States . Columbus is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 4.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 189,885 in 2010. Columbus reached it's highest population of 203,225 in 2013. Spanning over 221 miles, Columbus has a population density of 919 people per square mile.
The average household income in Columbus is $65,942 with a poverty rate of 20.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $906 per month, and the median house value is $141,300. The median age in Columbus is 34 years, 32.4 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
Columbus Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus was:
- Black or African American: 46.28%
- White: 43.34%
- Two or more races: 4.62%
- Other race: 2.73%
- Asian: 2.47%
- Native American: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.14%
The current population of Columbus, Georgia is 198,969 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 194,169.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 189,885.
Columbus, Georgia Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 326,722 | 2,837 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 323,885 | 2,837 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 321,048 | 2,837 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 318,211 | 2,269 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 315,942 | -3,098 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 319,040 | -3,732 | -1.17% |
| 2015 | 322,772 | -2,501 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 325,273 | -2,571 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 327,844 | 5,123 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 322,721 | 7,416 | 2.30% |
| 2011 | 315,305 | 5,829 | 1.85% |
| 2010 | 309,476 | 0.00% |
Columbus Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 90,580 | 46.28% |
| White | 84,841 | 43.34% |
| Two or More Races | 9,037 | 4.62% |
| Some Other Race | 5,341 | 2.73% |
| Asian | 4,840 | 2.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 824 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 276 | 0.14% |
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Columbus Population by Race
Columbus Population Pyramid $2021
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Columbus Population by Age
Columbus Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 72,759 | 2.59 | 48 |
| Non Family | 27,958 | 1.2 | 38.4 |
| Married | 27,699 | 3.32 | 64.9 |
| Female | 13,407 | 3.73 | 36.2 |
| Male | 3,695 | 3.56 | 36.8 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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Columbus Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,593 | 3.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10,604 | 8.34% |
| High School Graduate | 34,791 | 27.36% |
| Some College | 32,704 | 25.72% |
| Associates Degree | 11,698 | 9.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,507 | 15.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,244 | 10.42% |
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Columbus Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Columbus Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57,777 | 49,201 | 9,790 |
| White | 55,634 | 50,967 | 18,882 |
| Hispanic | 8,286 | 6,947 | 1,578 |
| Asian | 3,404 | 2,985 | 1,485 |
| Other Race | 3,358 | 2,521 | 465 |
| 2+ Races | 2,830 | 2,645 | 1,068 |
| Native American | 536 | 491 | 300 |
| Islander | 146 | 146 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 55.97%.
Columbus Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,902
Average Earnings
$42,172
Average Male
$26,862
Average Female
Columbus Earnings by Educational Attainment
Columbus Language by Age
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Columbus Language
91.70% of Columbus residents speak only English, while 8.30% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.77% of the population.
Columbus Language
Columbus Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87,465 | 24,998 | 28.58% |
| White | 75,751 | 8,835 | 11.66% |
| Hispanic | 14,411 | 3,631 | 25.20% |
| Multiple | 8,864 | 2,088 | 23.56% |
| Other | 5,247 | 1,751 | 33.37% |
| Asian | 4,799 | 332 | 6.92% |
| Native | 811 | 133 | 16.40% |
| Islander | 268 | 26 | 9.70% |
20.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.13%
Male Poverty Rate
22.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Columbus
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Other, with 33.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Asian, with 6.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.17%.
Columbus Poverty
Columbus Poverty Rate by Education
Columbus Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Columbus Married by Age and Sex
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Columbus Marriage
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.
Columbus Marital Status by Race
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Columbus Marital Status
Columbus Veterans by War
Columbus Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,751 | 14.69% |
| White | 9,001 | 14.33% |
| Hispanic | 1,221 | 13.99% |
| Other Race | 456 | 13.59% |
| 2+ Races | 244 | 6.85% |
| Asian | 207 | 5.73% |
| Islander | 119 | 61.03% |
| Native American | 57 | 8.81% |
Columbus Veterans by Race
Columbus Veterans by Education
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9.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
Columbus Veterans by Education
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60.6%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
Columbus Employment by Age
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Columbus Employment by Race
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Columbus Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.66%
Native Born
5.34%
Foreign Born
2.28%
Non Citizen
3.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.66% of Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 55.40% having been born in Georgia. 2.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Columbus Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 198,969 | 1,600 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 197,369 | 1,600 | 0.82% |
| 2019 | 195,769 | 1,600 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 194,169 | 333 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 193,836 | -2,383 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 196,219 | -2,483 | -1.25% |
| 2015 | 198,702 | -1,861 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 200,563 | -2,662 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 203,225 | 4,260 | 2.14% |
| 2012 | 198,965 | 3,694 | 1.89% |
| 2011 | 195,271 | 4,170 | 2.18% |
| 2010 | 191,101 | 5,320 | 0.28% |
| 2000 | 185,781 | 7,100 | 0.39% |
| 1990 | 178,681 | 9,240 | 0.53% |
| 1980 | 169,441 | 14,413 | 0.89% |
| 1970 | 155,028 | 38,249 | 2.87% |
| 1960 | 116,779 | 37,168 | 3.91% |
| 1950 | 79,611 | 26,331 | 4.10% |
| 1940 | 53,280 | 10,149 | 2.14% |
| 1930 | 43,131 | 12,006 | 3.32% |
| 1920 | 31,125 | 10,571 | 4.24% |
| 1910 | 20,554 | 2,940 | 1.56% |
| 1900 | 17,614 | 311 | 0.18% |
| 1890 | 17,303 | 7,180 | 5.51% |
| 1880 | 10,123 | 2,722 | 3.18% |
| 1870 | 7,401 | -2,220 | -2.59% |
| 1860 | 9,621 | 3,679 | 4.94% |
| 1850 | 5,942 | 2,828 | 6.67% |
| 1840 | 3,114 | 0.00% |