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Columbus

County:
Colorado County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.006
State:
Texas

Columbus is a city located in Colorado County, Texas. Columbus has a 2026 population of 4,012. It is also the county seat of Colorado County. Columbus is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 5.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,790 in 2020.

The median household income in Columbus is $49,418 with a poverty rate of 31.49%. The median age in Columbus is 34.6 years: 34.5 years for males, and 35 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.9 males.

4K
Total Population
1,334
Density (mi²)
37 0.93%
Growth

Columbus Population

Columbus Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,012370.93%
20253,975370.94%
20243,938391%
20233,899611.59%
20223,838401.05%
20213,79880.21%
20203,79020.05%
20193,681471.29%
20183,63430.08%
20173,631210.58%
20163,610140.39%
20153,596300.84%
20143,566-33-0.92%
20133,599-34-0.94%
20123,633-25-0.68%
20113,65800%
20103,658-1-0.03%
20003,91654916.31%
19903,367-556-14.17%
19803,92358117.38%
19703,342-314-8.59%
19603,65677827.03%
19502,878-1,245-30.2%

Median Age

Overall: 34.6 years
Female: 35 years
Male: 34.5 years

Columbus Adults

There are 2,633 adults, (752 of whom are seniors) in Columbus.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,980 (51.3%)
Male: 1,880 (48.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Columbus includes 59.66% White, 10.91% other race, 8.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,30359.66%
Two or more races73919.15%
Other race42110.91%
Black or African American3268.45%
Asian661.71%
Native American50.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races71018.39%
White44411.5%
Other race41110.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,85948.16%
Black or African American3268.45%
Asian661.71%
Two or more races290.75%
Other race100.26%
Native American50.13%

Columbus Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Columbus ' average per capita income is $40,164. Household income levels show a median of $49,418. The poverty rate stands at 31.49%.

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$96,023-
Families$57,841$96,007
Households$49,418$83,862
Non Families$40,173$69,040

$40,164

Average Income

$49,418

Median Household Income

31.49%

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)