Columbus town is located in Chenango County New York. Columbus town has a 2024 population of 882. Columbus town is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -2.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 905 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus town is $72,041 with a poverty rate of 14.91%. The median age in Columbus town is 38.8 years: 39 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 914 | 97.34% |
| Other race | 10 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.85% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.21% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 340 | 2.76 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Married | 187 | 2.99 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 69 | 1.17 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Male | 42 | 2.93 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 42 | 4.17 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
91.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 12.85% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 17.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 11.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 5.6% |
| High School Graduate | 220 | 36.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 3.29% |
| Some College | 81 | 13.34% |
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 | 581 | 485 | 91 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 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 other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,429 | $51,696 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,750 | $59,063 | $47,083 |
| High School Graduate | $53,611 | $53,472 | $55,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $42,750 |
| Overall | $45,163 | $47,031 | $42,500 |
| Some College | $42,083 | $46,875 | $37,500 |
$45,163
Average Earnings
$47,031
Average Male
$42,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.09% of Columbus town residents speak only English, while 6.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 882 | 138 | 15.65% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 2 | 5.56% |
14.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.78%
Male Poverty Rate
15.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus town is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus town is Hispanic, with 5.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.65% |
| High School | 21.36% |
| Some College | 7.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 9.61% |
| Female Employed | 1.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,258 | $77,862 |
| Households | $58,194 | $72,041 |
| Married Families | $72,361 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $41,933 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
75
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 80.56% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
72.52%
Born in Columbus town
98.83%
Native Born
1.17%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
98.83% of Columbus town residents were born in the United States, with 72.52% having been born in New York. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 847 | -7 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 854 | -7 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 861 | -7 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 868 | -7 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 875 | -7 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 882 | -7 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 889 | -7 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 896 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 897 | -8 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 905 | -24 | -2.58% |
| 2019 | 929 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 933 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 936 | -6 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 942 | -4 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 946 | -10 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 956 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 959 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 964 | -6 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 970 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 972 | 0 | 0% |