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Columbus

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.373
State:
Montana

Columbus is a town located in Stillwater County, Montana. Columbus has a 2026 population of 2,015. It is also the county seat of Stillwater County. Columbus is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% annually and its population has increased by 7.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,867 in 2020.

The median household income in Columbus is $65,250 with a poverty rate of 11.01%. The median age in Columbus is 47.2 years: 48.2 years for males, and 47.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.8 males.

2K
Total Population
1,468
Density (mi²)
25 1.26%
Growth

Columbus Population

Columbus Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,015251.26%
20251,990241.22%
20241,966492.56%
20231,91780.42%
20221,909371.98%
20211,87250.27%
20201,86780.43%
20192,072412.02%
20182,031180.89%
20172,013110.55%
20162,002-14-0.69%
20152,016452.28%
20141,97150.25%
20131,966392.02%
20121,927110.57%
20111,916231.22%
20101,892130.69%

Median Age

Overall: 47.2 years
Female: 47.1 years
Male: 48.2 years

Columbus Adults

There are 1,621 adults, (548 of whom are seniors) in Columbus.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,050 (52.4%)
Male: 953 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Columbus includes 93.56% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,87493.56%
Two or more races954.74%
Asian231.15%
Native American70.35%
Other race40.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White542.7%
Two or more races311.55%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,82090.86%
Two or more races643.2%
Asian231.15%
Native American70.35%
Other race40.2%

Columbus Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Columbus ' average per capita income is $52,563. Household income levels show a median of $65,250. The poverty rate stands at 11.01%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$103,882-
Families$94,306$100,624
Households$65,250$89,722
Non Families$41,453$75,705

$52,563

Average Income

$65,250

Median Household Income

11.01%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)