Columbus, MT

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Columbus Overview

1,932
TOTAL POPULATION
940
MALE POPULATION
992
FEMALE POPULATION
94.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,520
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,150
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
49.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
50.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,011
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Columbus Zip Codes

Columbus Area Codes

Race in Columbus

The most populous races in Columbus are White / Caucasian (1,804 | 93.4%), Hispanic or Latino (100 | 5.2%), and Two or more Races (95 | 4.9%).
Race in Columbus
Race# Population% Population
Asian231.2%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1005.2%
Native / Alaskan100.5%
White / Caucasian1,80493.4%
Two or more Races954.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,932100.0%

Ancestry in Columbus

The most populous ancestries reported in Columbus are German (538 | 27.9%), English (355 | 18.4%), Irish (288 | 14.9%), Norwegian (150 | 7.8%), and Scottish (66 | 3.4%), together accounting for 72.3% of all Columbus residents.
Ancestry in Columbus
Ancestry# Population% Population
American442.3%
Austrian70.4%
Belgian80.4%
Blackfeet60.3%
British261.3%
Canadian50.3%
Cherokee452.3%
Crow20.1%
Czech60.3%
Czechoslovakian201.0%
Dutch392.0%
English35518.4%
Finnish180.9%
French392.0%
French Canadian180.9%
German53827.9%
Hungarian211.1%
Indian (Asian)191.0%
Irish28814.9%
Italian100.5%
Korean40.2%
Mexican100.5%
Norwegian1507.8%
Polish462.4%
Russian291.5%
Scandinavian180.9%
Scotch-Irish361.9%
Scottish663.4%
Spaniard80.4%
Swedish341.8%
Swiss20.1%
Welsh140.7%
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Immigrants in Columbus

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Columbus came from Europe (44 | 2.3%), Southern Europe (42 | 2.2%), Spain (42 | 2.2%), Asia (12 | 0.6%), and China (8 | 0.4%), together accounting for 7.6% of all Columbus residents.
Immigrants in Columbus
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia120.6%
Canada40.2%
China80.4%
Eastern Asia80.4%
Europe442.3%
Hong Kong80.4%
Northern Europe20.1%
Philippines40.2%
Scotland20.1%
South Eastern Asia40.2%
Southern Europe422.2%
Spain422.2%
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Sex and Age in Columbus

Sex and Age in Columbus

The most populous age groups in Columbus are 65 to 69 Years (104 | 11.1%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (127 | 12.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Columbus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (4.6%)19 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Years50 (5.3%)42 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years31 (3.3%)64 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years87 (9.3%)118 (11.9%)
20 to 24 Years93 (9.9%)43 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years30 (3.2%)54 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years32 (3.4%)37 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Years23 (2.5%)31 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Years66 (7.0%)49 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years59 (6.3%)127 (12.8%)
50 to 54 Years30 (3.2%)82 (8.3%)
55 to 59 Years77 (8.2%)43 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years63 (6.7%)52 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years104 (11.1%)78 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years52 (5.5%)49 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years52 (5.5%)20 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years19 (2.0%)15 (1.5%)
85 Years and over29 (3.1%)69 (7.0%)
Total940 (100.0%)992 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Columbus

Median Family Size in Columbus

The median family size in Columbus is 3.01 persons per family, with single male/father families (17 | 3.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.53 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (122 | 24.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.85 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Columbus
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple360 (72.1%)3.03
Single Male/Father17 (3.4%)3.53
Single Female/Mother122 (24.4%)2.85
Total Families499 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Columbus

The median household size in Columbus is 2.22 persons per household, with single male/father households (17 | 2.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.71 persons per household. non-family households (350 | 41.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Columbus
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple360 (42.4%)3.03
Single Male/Father17 (2.0%)3.71
Single Female/Mother122 (14.4%)2.89
Non-family350 (41.2%)1.08
Total Households849 (100.0%)2.22

Household Size by Marriage Status in Columbus

Out of a total of 849 households in Columbus, 499 (58.8%) are family households, while 350 (41.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 266, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 324.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Columbus
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-324 (38.2%)
2-Person Households266 (31.3%)26 (3.1%)
3-Person Households72 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households81 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households75 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total499 (58.8%)350 (41.2%)

Female Fertility in Columbus

Fertility by Age in Columbus

Average fertility rate in Columbus is 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 50.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Columbus
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (50.0%)45.0
35 to 50 years6 (50.0%)26.0
Total12 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Columbus

83.3% of women with births (12) in Columbus are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Columbus
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Total10 (83.3%)2 (16.7%)

Fertility by Education in Columbus

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Columbus
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4 (33.3%)27.0
High School Diploma3 (25.0%)19.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (25.0%)31.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (16.7%)41.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Columbus

16.7% of women with births in Columbus are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Columbus
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (83.3%)2 (16.7%)

Income in Columbus

Income Overview in Columbus

Per Capita Income in Columbus is $37,520, while median incomes of families and households are $78,875 and $59,150 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,932$37,520
Median Family Income499$78,875
Mean Family Income499$86,517
Median Household Income849$59,150
Mean Household Income849$81,026
Income Deficit499$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,93249.64%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,93250.36¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,9320.47

Earnings by Sex in Columbus

Average Earnings in Columbus are $33,269, $47,065 for men and $23,700 for women, a difference of 49.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Columbus
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male524 (50.1%)$47,065
Female522 (49.9%)$23,700
Total1,046 (100.0%)$33,269

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Columbus

The most common earnings brackets in Columbus are $100,000+ for men (125 | 23.8%) and $2,499 or less for women (67 | 12.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Columbus
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less25 (4.8%)67 (12.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (3.0%)27 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49920 (3.8%)50 (9.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (0.4%)43 (8.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99924 (4.6%)19 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)6 (1.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99941 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (0.8%)25 (4.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (2.3%)50 (9.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99919 (3.6%)26 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99950 (9.5%)15 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99924 (4.6%)48 (9.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9996 (1.1%)24 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99925 (4.8%)9 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99922 (4.2%)27 (5.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99945 (8.6%)7 (1.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99920 (3.8%)26 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (8.4%)32 (6.1%)
$100,000+125 (23.8%)21 (4.0%)
Total524 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Columbus

Average earnings in Columbus are $63,750 for men and $29,167 for women, a difference of 54.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,071, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $47,031. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,607, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,906.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Columbus
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$47,031$23,906
College or Associate's Degree$65,625$24,583
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$101,071$71,607
Total$63,750$29,167

Family Income in Columbus

Family Income Brackets in Columbus

According to the Columbus family income data, there are 96 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Columbus
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000102.0%
$10,000 to $14,99981.6%
$15,000 to $24,999479.4%
$25,000 to $34,999408.0%
$35,000 to $49,999459.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998216.4%
$75,000 to $99,9999619.2%
$100,000 to $149,9998617.2%
$150,000 to $199,9997214.4%
$200,000+132.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Columbus

5-person families (75 | 15.0%) account for the highest median family income in Columbus with $155,288 per family, while 2-person families (268 | 53.7%) have the highest median income of $37,812 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Columbus
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families268 (53.7%)$75,625
3-Person Families77 (15.4%)$71,875
4-Person Families74 (14.8%)$0
5-Person Families75 (15.0%)$155,288
6-Person Families5 (1.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total499 (100.0%)$78,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in Columbus

Family Income by Number of Earners in Columbus
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners90 (18.0%)$0
1 Earner186 (37.3%)$70,833
2 Earners161 (32.3%)$81,875
3+ Earners62 (12.4%)$170,357
Total499 (100.0%)$78,875

Household Income in Columbus

Household Income Brackets in Columbus

With 127 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Columbus, accounting for 15.0% of all households. In contrast, only 36 households (4.2%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Columbus
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000364.2%
$10,000 to $14,999465.4%
$15,000 to $24,9999711.4%
$25,000 to $34,999698.1%
$35,000 to $49,99912715.0%
$50,000 to $74,99911413.4%
$75,000 to $99,99912715.0%
$100,000 to $149,99911513.5%
$150,000 to $199,999779.1%
$200,000+414.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Columbus

The median household income in Columbus is $59,150, with the highest median household income of $84,286 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 338 households (39.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 66 households (7.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Columbus
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years66 (7.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years155 (18.3%)$76,250
45 to 64 Years338 (39.8%)$84,286
65+ Years290 (34.2%)$39,767
Total849 (100.0%)$59,150

Poverty in Columbus

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbus

With 11.9% poverty level for males and 13.2% for females among the residents of Columbus, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (84.6%) and 6 females (50.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years11 (57.9%)6 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)8 (14.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)7 (18.9%)
15 Years11 (84.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (17.2%)
18 to 24 Years2 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years7 (11.3%)19 (20.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years5 (5.6%)54 (25.8%)
55 to 64 Years4 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years43 (27.6%)19 (15.0%)
75 Years and over19 (23.5%)3 (4.0%)
Total110 (11.9%)127 (13.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbus

According to the poverty statistics in Columbus, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (81.4%)19 (100.0%)
5 Years8 (42.1%)6 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years52 (100.0%)49 (86.0%)
12 to 14 Years10 (100.0%)30 (81.1%)
15 Years2 (15.4%)20 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years43 (100.0%)53 (82.8%)
18 to 24 Years122 (98.4%)77 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years55 (88.7%)72 (79.1%)
35 to 44 Years89 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years84 (94.4%)155 (74.2%)
55 to 64 Years136 (97.1%)95 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years113 (72.4%)108 (85.0%)
75 Years and over62 (76.5%)72 (96.0%)
Total811 (88.1%)836 (86.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Columbus

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Columbus
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children245 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Columbus

According to the poverty data in Columbus, 11.8% or 2 single-father households and 48.4% or 59 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (15.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Columbus
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)32 (55.2%)
1 or 2 Children2 (15.4%)19 (33.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (11.8%)59 (48.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Columbus

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Columbus
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)32 (51.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)21 (30.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)61 (43.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Columbus

Employment by Class of Employer in Columbus

Among the 948 employed individuals in Columbus, private company employees (671 | 70.8%), local government employees (111 | 11.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (85 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Columbus
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees67170.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)171.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)384.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations859.0%
Local Government Employees11111.7%
State Government Employees121.3%
Federal Government Employees111.2%
Unpaid Family Workers30.3%
Total948100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Columbus

According to the labor force statistics for Columbus, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,650), 61.3% or 1,011 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 51 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 97.5% or 117 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.8% or 29 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Columbus
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years126 (73.3%)8 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years130 (95.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years81 (96.4%)10 (12.3%)
30 to 34 Years53 (76.8%)2 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years148 (87.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years207 (69.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years117 (97.5%)29 (24.8%)
60 to 64 Years90 (78.3%)2 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years50 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,011 (61.3%)51 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Columbus

According to labor force statistics for Columbus, 81.4% of individuals (696) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (855) are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 43 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.1% or 163 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.6% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Columbus
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School31 (42.5%)16 (22.6%)
High School Diploma260 (84.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree242 (82.3%)44 (14.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher163 (90.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total696 (81.4%)53 (6.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Columbus

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Columbus are Community & Social Service (94 | 9.8%), Management (83 | 8.6%), Education Instruction & Library (59 | 6.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (32 | 3.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (27 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Columbus

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Columbus, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (93.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Columbus
OccupationMaleFemale
Management51 (61.5%)32 (38.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science30 (93.8%)2 (6.2%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 28 (29.8%)66 (70.2%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library24 (40.7%)35 (59.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (7.4%)25 (92.6%)
Health Technologists2 (8.0%)23 (92.0%)
Total (Category)111 (43.2%)146 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)482 (50.2%)478 (49.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Columbus are Food Preparation & Serving (116 | 12.1%), Personal Care & Service (58 | 6.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (37 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (22 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (17 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Columbus

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Columbus, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Healthcare Support (90.9%), and Personal Care & Service (75.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Columbus
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2 (9.1%)20 (90.9%)
Security & Protection17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving69 (59.5%)47 (40.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service14 (24.1%)44 (75.9%)
Total (Category)102 (40.8%)148 (59.2%)
Total (Overall)482 (50.2%)478 (49.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Columbus are Sales & Related (84 | 8.7%), and Office & Administration (50 | 5.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Columbus

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Columbus
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related19 (22.6%)65 (77.4%)
Office & Administration10 (20.0%)40 (80.0%)
Total (Category)29 (21.6%)105 (78.4%)
Total (Overall)482 (50.2%)478 (49.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Columbus are Construction & Extraction (130 | 13.5%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (15 | 1.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Columbus

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Columbus
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction120 (92.3%)10 (7.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
Total (Category)144 (90.6%)15 (9.4%)
Total (Overall)482 (50.2%)478 (49.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Columbus are Production (77 | 8.0%), Material Moving (42 | 4.4%), and Transportation (41 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Columbus

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Columbus
OccupationMaleFemale
Production60 (77.9%)17 (22.1%)
Transportation21 (51.2%)20 (48.8%)
Material Moving15 (35.7%)27 (64.3%)
Total (Category)96 (60.0%)64 (40.0%)
Total (Overall)482 (50.2%)478 (49.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Columbus

Employment Industries in Columbus

The major employment industries in Columbus include Accommodation & Food Services (162 | 16.9%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (140 | 14.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (128 | 13.3%), Educational Services (109 | 11.4%), and Retail Trade (97 | 10.1%).
Employment Industries in Columbus

Employment Industries by Sex in Columbus

The Columbus industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Public Administration (88.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Retail Trade (87.6%), and Educational Services (83.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Columbus
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15 (68.2%)7 (31.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction118 (84.3%)22 (15.7%)
Construction32 (82.1%)7 (17.9%)
Manufacturing34 (63.0%)20 (37.0%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade12 (12.4%)85 (87.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing37 (72.6%)14 (27.5%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance7 (18.9%)30 (81.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Professional & Scientific23 (60.5%)15 (39.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
Educational Services18 (16.5%)91 (83.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance39 (30.5%)89 (69.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services98 (60.5%)64 (39.5%)
Public Administration22 (88.0%)3 (12.0%)
Total482 (50.2%)478 (49.8%)

Education in Columbus

School Enrollment in Columbus

The most common levels of schooling among the 384 students in Columbus are high school (141 | 36.7%), middle school (81 | 21.1%), and nursery / preschool (63 | 16.4%).
School Enrollment in Columbus
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6316.4%
Kindergarten359.1%
Elementary School4812.5%
Middle School8121.1%
High School14136.7%
College / Undergraduate112.9%
Graduate / Professional51.3%
Total384100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Columbus

Out of a total of 384 students who are enrolled in schools in Columbus, 53 (13.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 331 (86.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Columbus
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds31 (77.5%)9 (22.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old86 (93.5%)6 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds80 (84.2%)15 (15.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds112 (86.8%)17 (13.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over10 (83.3%)2 (16.7%)
Total331 (86.2%)53 (13.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Columbus

Science & technology (99 | 24.4%), education (99 | 24.4%), communications (64 | 15.8%), business (29 | 7.1%), and computers & mathematics (23 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 406 individuals in Columbus who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Columbus
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics235.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural153.7%
Physical & Health Sciences61.5%
Psychology20.5%
Social Sciences102.5%
Engineering82.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies82.0%
Science & Technology9924.4%
Business297.1%
Education9924.4%
Literature & Languages194.7%
Liberal Arts & History61.5%
Visual & Performing Arts112.7%
Communications6415.8%
Arts & Humanities71.7%
Total406100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Columbus

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Columbus

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Columbus are males with 2 vehicles (121, accounting for 25.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (119, making up 26.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Columbus
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle20 (4.2%)15 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle103 (21.4%)91 (19.5%)
2 Vehicles121 (25.1%)119 (25.5%)
3 Vehicles92 (19.1%)83 (17.8%)
4 Vehicles56 (11.6%)43 (9.2%)
5 or more Vehicles90 (18.7%)115 (24.7%)
Total482 (100.0%)466 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Columbus

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Columbus are less than 5 minutes (293 commuters, 32.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (251 commuters, 27.7%), and 45 to 59 minutes (122 commuters, 13.5%).
Commute Time in Columbus
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes29332.4%
5 to 9 Minutes25127.7%
10 to 14 Minutes455.0%
15 to 19 Minutes212.3%
20 to 24 Minutes161.8%
25 to 29 Minutes70.8%
30 to 34 Minutes80.9%
35 to 39 Minutes20.2%
40 to 44 Minutes343.8%
45 to 59 Minutes12213.5%
60 to 89 Minutes647.1%
90 or more Minutes424.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Columbus

The most common commute times in Columbus are less than 5 minutes (150 commuters, 31.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (188 commuters, 43.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Columbus
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes150 (31.7%)143 (33.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes63 (13.3%)188 (43.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes39 (8.2%)6 (1.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)21 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes10 (2.1%)6 (1.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes7 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes2 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes7 (1.5%)27 (6.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes103 (21.7%)19 (4.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes43 (9.1%)21 (4.9%)
90 or more Minutes42 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Columbus

The most frequent times of departure to work in Columbus are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (69, 14.6%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (100, 23.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Columbus
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM60 (12.7%)17 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM69 (14.6%)6 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM34 (7.2%)16 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM30 (6.3%)6 (1.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM19 (4.0%)15 (3.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM57 (12.0%)15 (3.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM28 (5.9%)58 (13.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM53 (11.2%)67 (15.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM18 (3.8%)14 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (0.4%)45 (10.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4 (0.8%)25 (5.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)23 (5.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM66 (13.9%)100 (23.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM34 (7.2%)24 (5.6%)
Total474 (100.0%)431 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Columbus

Occupancy by Ownership in Columbus

Of the total 849 dwellings in Columbus, owner-occupied units account for 639 (75.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 210 (24.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Columbus
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units63975.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units21024.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units849100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Columbus

Occupancy by Household Size in Columbus
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32438.2%
2-Person Household29234.4%
3-Person Household728.5%
4+ Person Household16119.0%
Total Housing Units849100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Columbus

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Columbus
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household179 (55.2%)145 (44.8%)
2-Person Household248 (84.9%)44 (15.1%)
3-Person Household62 (86.1%)10 (13.9%)
4+ Person Household150 (93.2%)11 (6.8%)
Total Housing Units639 (75.3%)210 (24.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Columbus

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Columbus
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School58 (70.7%)24 (29.3%)
High School Diploma221 (70.6%)92 (29.4%)
College/Associate Degree171 (75.7%)55 (24.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher189 (82.9%)39 (17.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Columbus

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Columbus
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14016.5%
35 to 44 Years819.5%
45 to 54 Years20924.6%
55 to 64 Years12915.2%
65 to 74 Years15017.7%
75 to 84 Years839.8%
85 Years and Over576.7%
Total849100.0%

Housing Finances in Columbus

Median Income by Occupancy in Columbus

Median Income by Occupancy in Columbus
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied639 (75.3%)$77,396
Renter-Occupied210 (24.7%)$26,548
Average849 (100.0%)$59,150

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Columbus

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Columbus
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00018 (2.8%)11 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9996 (0.9%)40 (19.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99941 (6.4%)26 (12.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99915 (2.4%)15 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (4.4%)41 (19.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999105 (16.4%)22 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99988 (13.8%)26 (12.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999124 (19.4%)3 (1.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999112 (17.5%)3 (1.4%)
$150,000 or more95 (14.9%)23 (11.0%)
Total639 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Columbus

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Columbus
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30093 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499106 (16.6%)37 (17.6%)
$500 to $79958 (9.1%)51 (24.3%)
$800 to $99955 (8.6%)59 (28.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499179 (28.0%)37 (17.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999109 (17.1%)3 (1.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49931 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9993 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more5 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total639 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Columbus

Housing Structures in Columbus

Housing Structures in Columbus
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached58769.1%
Single Unit, Attached323.8%
2 Unit Apartments202.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments364.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments242.8%
10 or more Apartments161.9%
Mobile Home / Other13415.8%
Total849100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Columbus

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Columbus
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached519 (88.4%)68 (11.6%)
Single Unit, Attached32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments3 (15.0%)17 (85.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other85 (63.4%)49 (36.6%)
Total639 (75.3%)210 (24.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Columbus

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Columbus
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (0.6%)79 (37.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms174 (27.2%)92 (43.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms277 (43.3%)26 (12.4%)
8 or more Rooms184 (28.8%)13 (6.2%)
Total639 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Columbus

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Columbus
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas530 (82.9%)112 (53.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity59 (9.2%)75 (35.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels42 (6.6%)23 (11.0%)
No Fuel Used4 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total639 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Columbus

Household Vehicle Usage in Columbus
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle32 (5.0%)58 (27.6%)
1 Vehicle114 (17.8%)123 (58.6%)
2 Vehicles241 (37.7%)21 (10.0%)
3 or more Vehicles252 (39.4%)8 (3.8%)
Total639 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Columbus

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Columbus

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units276363
Median Property Value$242,800$227,200
Median Household Income$38,929$79
Monthly Housing Costs$436$5
Real Estate Taxes$1,456$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Columbus

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Columbus
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00021 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9997 (2.5%)24 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999147 (53.3%)245 (67.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99965 (23.5%)73 (20.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99936 (13.0%)7 (1.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)14 (3.9%)
Total276 (100.0%)363 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Columbus

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Columbus
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99946 (16.7%)9 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (10.1%)16 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99975 (27.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99949 (17.7%)30 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (10.5%)39 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99917 (6.2%)95 (26.2%)
$150,000 or more16 (5.8%)95 (26.2%)
Total276 (100.0%)363 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Columbus

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Columbus
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x46 (16.7%)97,917 (26,974.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x44 (15.9%)114 (31.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x4 (1.5%)162 (44.6%)
4.0x or more182 (65.9%)32 (8.8%)
Total276 (100.0%)363 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Columbus

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Columbus
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80031 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49991 (33.0%)56 (15.4%)
$800 to $1,499114 (41.3%)122 (33.6%)
Total276 (100.0%)363 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Columbus

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbus

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbus
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years87 (93.5%)6 (6.5%)
6 to 18 Years311 (97.2%)9 (2.8%)
19 to 25 Years189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years110 (78.0%)31 (22.0%)
35 to 44 Years149 (88.2%)20 (11.8%)
45 to 54 Years270 (90.6%)28 (9.4%)
55 to 64 Years231 (98.3%)4 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,786 (94.8%)98 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Columbus

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Columbus
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born87 (93.5%)6 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen311 (97.2%)9 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Columbus

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Columbus
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000289 (99.3%)2 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999263 (95.6%)12 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999261 (87.3%)38 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999274 (94.8%)15 (5.2%)
$100,000 and over699 (95.8%)31 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbus

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbus
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 651 (54.8%)36 (38.7%)
6 to 18 Years82 (25.6%)246 (76.9%)
19 to 25 Years83 (43.9%)140 (74.1%)
25 to 34 Years35 (24.8%)75 (53.2%)
35 to 44 Years18 (10.6%)138 (81.7%)
45 to 54 Years66 (22.2%)208 (69.8%)
55 to 64 Years48 (20.4%)191 (81.3%)
65 to 74 Years281 (99.3%)170 (60.1%)
75 Years and over156 (100.0%)140 (89.7%)
Total820 (43.5%)1,344 (71.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Columbus

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Columbus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (1.5%)33 (17.4%)
18 to 34 Years9 (4.8%)8 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years31 (9.8%)54 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years72 (46.2%)50 (39.4%)
75 Years and over50 (61.7%)20 (26.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Columbus

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Columbus: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)33 (17.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (1.9%)15 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years45 (28.8%)4 (3.2%)
75 Years and over47 (58.0%)9 (12.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Columbus: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (4.1%)16 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years23 (14.7%)14 (11.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Columbus: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (4.8%)8 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over20 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Columbus: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (3.1%)23 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (12.2%)28 (22.1%)
75 Years and over23 (28.4%)12 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Columbus: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (5.3%)

Technology Access in Columbus

Computing Device Access in Columbus

Computing Device Access in Columbus
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop61772.7%
Smartphone64976.4%
Tablet48356.9%
No Computing Device809.4%
Total849100.0%

Internet Access in Columbus

Internet Access in Columbus
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet40.5%
Broadband Home57167.3%
Cellular Data Only12715.0%
Satellite Internet394.6%
No Internet12514.7%
Total849100.0%

Columbus Summary

Columbus is a small town located in Stillwater County, Montana, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Yellowstone River, approximately 25 miles northeast of Billings. The town was founded in 1882 and named after Christopher Columbus. As of the 2010 census, the population of Columbus was 1,868.

History

The area around Columbus was first inhabited by the Crow Indians, who used the Yellowstone River as a major transportation route. The first white settlers arrived in the area in the late 1870s, and the town of Columbus was founded in 1882. The town was named after Christopher Columbus, and the first post office was established in 1883.
In the early 1900s, the town was a major hub for the Northern Pacific Railway. The railroad brought in many new settlers and businesses, and the town grew rapidly. By 1910, the population had grown to over 1,000.
In the 1920s, the town was a major center for the oil industry. Oil wells were drilled in the area, and the town became a major supplier of oil to the region. The oil industry declined in the 1930s, and the town's population began to decline.

Geography

Columbus is located in Stillwater County, Montana, at an elevation of 3,400 feet. The town is situated on the banks of the Yellowstone River, approximately 25 miles northeast of Billings. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies, and is located in the Yellowstone Valley.
The climate in Columbus is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 48°F, and the average annual precipitation is 13.5 inches.

Economy

The economy of Columbus is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms and ranches, and the surrounding area is known for its cattle and sheep production. The town is also a popular tourist destination, and is home to several attractions, including the Yellowstone River, the Columbus Museum, and the Columbus State Park.
The town is also home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a bank, and several restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Columbus was 1,868. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the town was $19,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Columbus?
Total Population of Columbus is 1,932.
What is the Total Male Population of Columbus?
Total Male Population of Columbus is 940.
What is the Total Female Population of Columbus?
Total Female Population of Columbus is 992.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Columbus?
There are 94.76 Males per 100 Females in Columbus.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Columbus?
There are 105.53 Females per 100 Males in Columbus.
What is the Median Population Age in Columbus?
Median Population Age in Columbus is 46.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Columbus
Average Family Size in Columbus is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Columbus
Average Household Size in Columbus is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Columbus?
Per Capita income in Columbus is $37,520.
What is the Median Family Income in Columbus?
Median Family Income in Columbus is $78,875.
What is the Median Household income in Columbus?
Median Household Income in Columbus is $59,150.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Columbus?
Income or Wage Gap in Columbus is 49.6%.
Women in Columbus earn 50.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Columbus?
Inequality or Gini Index in Columbus is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Columbus?
There are 1,011 People in the Labor Forcein in Columbus.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Columbus?
61.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Columbus.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Columbus?
Unemployment Rate in Columbus is 5.0%.