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Columbus

County:
Columbia County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.539
State:
Wisconsin

Columbus is a city located in Columbia County, Wisconsin. Columbus has a 2025 population of 5,386. Columbus is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,540 in 2020.

The average household income in Columbus is $93,522 with a poverty rate of 8.03%.The median age in Columbus is 39.4 years: 41 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.

5.4K
Total Population
1,187
Density (mi²)
-31 -0.57%
Growth

Columbus Population

Columbus Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Columbus includes 92.61% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,08792.61%
Two or more races1582.88%
Black or African American1442.62%
Asian731.33%
Native American190.35%
Other race120.22%

Columbus Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Columbus' average per capita income is $57,319. Household income levels show a median of $74,957. The poverty rate stands at 8.03%.

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$116,250-
Families$97,759$112,712
Households$74,957$93,522
Non Families$48,365$54,637

$57,319

Average Income

$74,957

Median Household Income

8.03%

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)