Columbus, New Mexico

Population Data for Columbus, NM:

Population – 2049
Male – 50.95 %
Female – 49.05 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 72.47 %
Hispanic – 77.40 %
African American – 0.59 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.54 %
Asian – 0.15 %

Geographic Data for Columbus, New Mexico:

Population Density – 3.08 per sq. mi
Elevation – 4325 ft.
Time Zone – Mountain (GMT -7)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Columbus:

In Elementary School – 438 (62.13 %)
In High School – 185 (26.24 %)
In College – 23 (3.26 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 91 (8.04 %)
Associate’s Degree – 22 (1.94 %)
Some College, No Degree – 141 (12.46 %)
High School Graduate – 176 (15.55 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 494 (43.64 %)

Employment and Household Data for Columbus, NM:

Percentage of People Employed – 26.53 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 14.09 %
Unemployment Level – 34.69 %

Median Household Income – $13,651.00
Average Household Size – 3.10

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 26.46 %
2 Vehicles – 22.10 %
3 or more Vehicles – 11.37 %

Average Cost to Rent in Columbus - $337 per month