State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,255.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.79%
Growth Since 2010
-9.30%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Columbus, Kansas Population 2021
3,004
Columbus is a city located in Cherokee County Kansas. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. With a 2020 population of 3,004, it is the 88th largest city in Kansas and the 6259th largest city in the United States . Columbus is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -9.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,312 in 2010. Columbus reached it's highest population of 3,490 in 1950. Spanning over 2 miles, Columbus has a population density of 1,255 people per square mile.
The average household income in Columbus is $45,518 with a poverty rate of 19.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $532 per month, and the median house value is $66,200. The median age in Columbus is 38.8 years, 33.5 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
Columbus Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus was:
- White: 90.80%
- Two or more races: 7.36%
- Other race: 1.00%
- Asian: 0.62%
- Native American: 0.23%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Columbus, Kansas is 3,004 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,076.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,312.
Columbus, Kansas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,802 | 90.80% |
| Two or More Races | 227 | 7.36% |
| Some Other Race | 31 | 1.00% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.23% |
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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 | 1,221 | 2.48 | 58.9 |
| Married | 511 | 2.99 | 81.6 |
| Non Family | 482 | 1.39 | 41.9 |
| Female | 192 | 3.64 | 52.1 |
| Male | 36 | 3.75 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
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Columbus Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 3.59% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 204 | 9.26% |
| High School Graduate | 771 | 35.01% |
| Some College | 552 | 25.07% |
| Associates Degree | 160 | 7.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 308 | 13.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 128 | 5.81% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,098 | 1,826 | 395 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 69 | 27 |
| Other Race | 18 | 7 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 3 | |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Columbus Educational Attainment by Race
Columbus Earnings by Educational Attainment
Columbus Language by Age
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Columbus Language
98.50% of Columbus residents speak only English, while 1.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.26% of the population.
Columbus Language
Columbus Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,749 | 544 | 19.79% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | 100.00% |
| Other | 31 | 24 | 77.42% |
| Multiple | 227 | 6 | 2.64% |
19.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.32%
Male Poverty Rate
16.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Columbus
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Multiple, with 2.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.63%.
Columbus Poverty
Columbus Poverty Rate by Education
Columbus Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
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 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Columbus Marital Status by Race
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Columbus Marital Status
Columbus Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 9.61% |
Columbus Veterans by Race
Columbus Veterans by Education
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42.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
Columbus Veterans by Education
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52.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
7%
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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99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.03% of Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 46.60% having been born in Kansas. 0.97% 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 | 3,004 | -24 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 3,028 | -24 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 3,052 | -24 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 3,076 | -13 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 3,089 | -21 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 3,110 | -42 | -1.33% |
| 2015 | 3,152 | -36 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 3,188 | -20 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 3,208 | -42 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 3,250 | -27 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 3,277 | -25 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 3,302 | -94 | -0.28% |
| 2000 | 3,396 | 128 | 0.38% |
| 1990 | 3,268 | -158 | -0.47% |
| 1980 | 3,426 | 70 | 0.21% |
| 1970 | 3,356 | -39 | -0.12% |
| 1960 | 3,395 | -95 | -0.28% |
| 1950 | 3,490 | 88 | 0.26% |
| 1940 | 3,402 | 167 | 0.50% |
| 1930 | 3,235 | 80 | 0.25% |
| 1920 | 3,155 | 91 | 0.29% |
| 1910 | 3,064 | 0.00% |