Columbus City Population

2010–2026

372

2026 projection

5.1% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Columbus City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026372-20.53%
2025374-51.32%
202437900.00%
2023379-41.04%
2022383-10.26%
2021384-82.04%
2020392+20.51%
2019390-10.26%
201839100.00%
2017391-20.51%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Columbus City has a population change higher than Louisa County, and lower than Iowa and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Iowa+1.5%
  • Columbus City−3.1%
  • Louisa County−3.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Columbus City Demographics

46.8median age

Median age

Female47.1 yrs
Male46.5 yrs

Adults

259
67 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults192 other adults

Sex

Female 43.7% · 141Male 56.3% · 182

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 3 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Columbus City Income

$89,875median household income

Median household income

$89,875

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,971

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.9%

About 1 in 17 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Columbus City Marital Status

58% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married58%62%53%
Never married22%25%19%
Divorced13%9%19%
Widowed6%5%9%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201