Columbus is a city located in Cherokee County Kansas. Columbus has a 2024 population of 2,855. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Columbus is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -2.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,914 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus is $53,338 with a poverty rate of 17.1%. The median age in Columbus is 40.9 years: 34.6 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,520 | 86.24% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 8.59% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 3.63% |
| Native American | 36 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,279 | 2.23 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 602 | 1.33 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Married | 488 | 2.9 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Female | 144 | 2.86 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Male | 45 | 5.07 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
56.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 177 | 8.24% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 6.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 11.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 209 | 9.73% |
| High School Graduate | 852 | 39.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.79% |
| Some College | 501 | 23.32% |
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 | 1,883 | 1,710 | 440 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 113 | 11 |
| Black | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 | 9 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 31.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,989 | $0 | $47,663 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $41,023 |
| High School Graduate | $34,006 | $34,290 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,266 | $33,011 | $35,550 |
| Some College | $34,904 | $47,308 | $32,596 |
$34,266
Average Earnings
$33,011
Average Male
$35,550
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.78% of Columbus residents speak only English, while 0.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,463 | 344 | 13.97% |
| Black | 106 | 89 | 83.96% |
| Multiple | 251 | 37 | 14.74% |
| Native | 36 | 20 | 55.56% |
17.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.8%
Male Poverty Rate
16.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Black, with 83.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus is White, with 13.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.97% |
| High School | 33.66% |
| Some College | 13.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 4.58% |
| Female Employed | 0.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,938 | $68,732 |
| Households | $39,777 | $53,338 |
| Married Families | $67,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,027 | $34,435 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
197
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 8.6% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 11.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
47.88%
Born in Columbus
99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.69% of Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 47.88% having been born in Kansas. 0.31% 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 | 2,782 | -14 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 2,796 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 2,811 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 2,826 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 2,840 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 2,855 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 2,870 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,867 | -24 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 2,891 | -23 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 2,914 | -137 | -4.49% |
| 2019 | 3,051 | -22 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 3,073 | -20 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 3,093 | -19 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 3,112 | -42 | -1.33% |
| 2015 | 3,154 | -36 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 3,190 | -20 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 3,210 | -44 | -1.35% |
| 2012 | 3,254 | -25 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 3,279 | -24 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 3,303 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,396 | 128 | 3.92% |
| 1990 | 3,268 | -158 | -4.61% |
| 1980 | 3,426 | 70 | 2.09% |
| 1970 | 3,356 | -39 | -1.15% |
| 1960 | 3,395 | -95 | -2.72% |
| 1950 | 3,490 | 88 | 2.59% |
| 1940 | 3,402 | 167 | 5.16% |
| 1930 | 3,235 | 80 | 2.54% |
| 1920 | 3,155 | 91 | 2.97% |
| 1910 | 3,064 | 282 | 10.14% |