Columbus, Nebraska

Population Data for Columbus, NE:

Population – 27172
Male – 49.18 %
Female – 50.82 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 93.42 %
Hispanic – 7.61 %
African American – 0.38 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.37 %
Asian – 0.42 %

Geographic Data for Columbus, Nebraska:

Population Density – 92.93 per sq. mi
Elevation – 1441 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Columbus:

In Elementary School – 3,426 (45.87 %)
In High School – 1,931 (25.85 %)
In College – 1,034 (13.84 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 2,185 (12.66 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,467 (8.50 %)
Some College, No Degree – 3,956 (22.92 %)
High School Graduate – 6,021 (34.88 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,292 (7.48 %)

Employment and Household Data for Columbus, NE:

Percentage of People Employed – 69.38 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 1.94 %
Unemployment Level – 2.72 %

Median Household Income – $40,161.00
Average Household Size – 2.56

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 26.94 %
2 Vehicles – 37.00 %
3 or more Vehicles – 21.89 %

Average Cost to Rent in Columbus - $432 per month