Columbus, Nebraska
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Columbus, Nebraska, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Columbus | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,488 | 1,978,707 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $64,626 | $76,475 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 37.2 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.8% | 34.6% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $213,600 | $238,600 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $892 | $1,072 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 14.3% | 8.0% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.1% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 15.1 | 19.2 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 4.4% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 44.9% | 48.8% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Columbus, Nebraska
| Statistic | Columbus | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 67.6% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.2% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 0.8% | 4.6% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 46.2 | 41.3 | 61.4 |
Age in Columbus, Nebraska
| Statistic | Columbus | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37.4 | 37.2 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 26.5% | 24.5% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 11.4% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.1% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 22.5% | 23.1% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 17.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Columbus, Nebraska
| Statistic | Columbus | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 9,850 | 797,847 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 63.5% | 62.7% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 30.6% | 30.1% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 18.7% | 13.9% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 33.0% | 30.7% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 32.0% | 31.7% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Columbus, Nebraska
| Statistic | Columbus | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $34,527 | $41,751 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 15.0% | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 3.5% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 34.7% | 26.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 8.5% | 8.2% | n/a |
Housing in Columbus, Nebraska
| Statistic | Columbus | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 10,303 | 863,444 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 72.7% | 71.3% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 11.6% | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 4.4% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,972.0 | 1,975.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.9% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 26.0% | 27.9% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $2,990 | $3,549 | n/a |
Education in Columbus, Nebraska
| Statistic | Columbus | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 9.1% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 33.6% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 35.5% | 32.6% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.8% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 5.9% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Columbus, Nebraska
| Statistic | Columbus | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 68.4% | 68.6% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 79.6% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 65.6% | 41.0% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 3.9% | 3.6% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 6.7% | 5.4% | n/a |
Origins and language in Columbus, Nebraska
| Statistic | Columbus | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 67.2% | 64.1% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 4.6% | 3.4% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 9.7% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 76.5% | 87.2% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 22.6% | 8.4% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.0% | 9.5% | 16.7% |