Columbus, North Carolina

Population Data for Columbus, NC:

Population – 5438
Male – 47.13 %
Female – 52.87 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 94.78 %
Hispanic – 3.31 %
African American – 3.20 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.09 %
Asian – 0.22 %

Geographic Data for Columbus, North Carolina:

Population Density – 119.68 per sq. mi
Elevation – 1109 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Columbus:

In Elementary School – 351 (39.66 %)
In High School – 226 (25.54 %)
In College – 157 (17.74 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 799 (18.40 %)
Associate’s Degree – 210 (4.84 %)
Some College, No Degree – 935 (21.53 %)
High School Graduate – 1,056 (24.31 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 454 (10.45 %)

Employment and Household Data for Columbus, NC:

Percentage of People Employed – 47.58 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 1.35 %
Unemployment Level – 2.77 %

Median Household Income – $40,602.00
Average Household Size – 2.19

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 30.53 %
2 Vehicles – 34.70 %
3 or more Vehicles – 18.56 %

Average Cost to Rent in Columbus - $662 per month