Columbus, Kansas Population 2022
Columbus is a city located in Cherokee County Kansas. Columbus has a 2020 population of 2,853. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Columbus is currently declining at a rate of -1.31% annually and its population has decreased by -2.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,929 in 2010.
The average household income in Columbus is $45,518 with a poverty rate of 21.71%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $484 per month, and the median house value is $58,200. 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 Columbuswas:
- White: 91.97%
- Two or more races: 6.83%
- Native American: 0.69%
- Asian: 0.26%
- Other race: 0.23%
- Black or African American: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,816 | 91.97% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.26% |
| Some Other Race | 7 | 0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 209 | 6.83% |
Columbus Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,370 | 2.2 | 59.9 |
| Married | 529 | 2.7 | 88.7 |
| Male | 42 | 3.88 | 26.2 |
| Female | 189 | 3.16 | 38.1 |
| Non Family | 610 | 1.35 | 44.1 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 1.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 281 | 11.84% |
| High School Graduate | 807 | 33.99% |
| Some College | 571 | 24.05% |
| Associates Degree | 224 | 9.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 304 | 12.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 5.90% |
Columbus Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 90 | 28 |
| White | 2,247 | 1,919 | 401 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
Columbus Language by Age
Columbus Language
99.83% of Columbus residents speak only English, while 0.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.17% of the population.
Columbus Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Native | 21 | 13 | 61.90% |
| White | 2,764 | 632 | 22.87% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 209 | 5 | 2.39% |
21.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.15%
Male Poverty Rate
22.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Columbus
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Multiple, with 2.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.87%.
Columbus Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Columbus Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 255 | 10.57% |
Columbus Veterans by Education
36.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.3%
Labor Force Participation
47%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
45.72%
Born in Columbus
99.74%
Native Born
0.26%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.74% of Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 45.72% having been born in Kansas. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 3,064 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 3,155 | 91 | 0.29% |
| 1930 | 3,235 | 80 | 0.25% |
| 1940 | 3,402 | 167 | 0.50% |
| 1950 | 3,490 | 88 | 0.26% |
| 1960 | 3,395 | -95 | -0.28% |
| 1970 | 3,356 | -39 | -0.12% |
| 1980 | 3,426 | 70 | 0.21% |
| 1990 | 3,268 | -158 | -0.47% |
| 2000 | 3,396 | 128 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 3,312 | -84 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 3,274 | -38 | -1.15% |
| 2012 | 3,236 | -38 | -1.16% |
| 2013 | 3,198 | -38 | -1.17% |
| 2014 | 3,160 | -38 | -1.19% |
| 2015 | 3,122 | -38 | -1.20% |
| 2016 | 3,084 | -38 | -1.22% |
| 2017 | 3,046 | -38 | -1.23% |
| 2018 | 3,008 | -38 | -1.25% |
| 2019 | 2,970 | -38 | -1.26% |
| 2020 | 2,929 | -41 | -1.38% |
| 2021 | 2,891 | -38 | -1.30% |
| 2022 | 2,853 | -38 | -1.31% |