Columbus, Montana Population 2022
Columbus is a city located in Stillwater County Montana. Columbus has a 2020 population of 2,190. It is also the county seat of Stillwater County. Columbus is currently growing at a rate of 1.72% annually and its population has increased by 15.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,900 in 2010.
The average household income in Columbus is $75,295 with a poverty rate of 8.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $735 per month, and the median house value is $185,600. The median age in Columbus is 36.6 years, 38 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
Columbus Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbuswas:
- White: 94.17%
- Two or more races: 2.32%
- Other race: 2.23%
- Asian: 1.28%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,066 | 94.17% |
| Two or More Races | 51 | 2.32% |
| Some Other Race | 49 | 2.23% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.28% |
Columbus Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 794 | 2.71 | 74.8 |
| Married | 437 | 3.47 | 92.7 |
| Non Family | 264 | 1.11 | 43.6 |
| Female | 85 | 3.56 | 77.6 |
| Male | 8 | 5 | 100 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 1.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 1.86% |
| High School Graduate | 507 | 37.70% |
| Some College | 319 | 23.72% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 9.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 219 | 16.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 133 | 9.89% |
Columbus Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,267 | 1,228 | 345 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 57 | |
| Other Race | 49 | 49 | |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| Asian | 9 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 58.33%.
Columbus Language by Age
Columbus Language
93.28% of Columbus residents speak only English, while 6.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.29% of the population.
Columbus Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,006 | 153 | 7.63% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 33 | 49.25% |
| Other | 23 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 51 | 3 | 5.88% |
8.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.18%
Male Poverty Rate
11.92%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Columbus
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus is White, with 7.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Multiple, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.09%.
Columbus Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Columbus Married by Age and Sex
Columbus Marriage
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 55-64.
Columbus Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 10.72% |
Columbus Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
4%
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
68.51%
Born in Columbus
98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.22% of Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 68.51% having been born in Montana. 0.73% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,190 | 37 | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 2,153 | 37 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 2,116 | 37 | 1.78% |
| 2019 | 2,079 | 37 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 2,042 | 13 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 2,029 | 15 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 2,014 | -14 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 2,028 | 45 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 1,983 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 1,975 | 38 | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 1,937 | 12 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 1,925 | 25 | 1.32% |
| 2010 | 1,900 | 0.00% |