Columbus, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Columbus, Nebraska Summary
Life in Columbus research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Columbus over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Columbus:
The population in Columbus is 23,954.
The median home value in Columbus is $159,700.
The median income in Columbus is $60,586.
The cost of living in Columbus is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Columbus is $803.
The unemployment rate in Columbus is 2.5%.
The poverty rate in Columbus is 7.9%.
Table Of Contents
Columbus SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
10
Columbus, NE Crime Report
303
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,254.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-46.04%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbus / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 303 | 1,254.2 | 2,243.2 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 70.4 | 334.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 41.2 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 16.6 | 229.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 286 | 1,183.9 | 1,909.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 21 | 86.9 | 229.9 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 239 | 989.3 | 1,418.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 107.6 | 260.5 | 282.7 |
Columbus, NE Cost Of Living
90
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Columbus | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 86 | 100 | |
Columbus, NE Photos
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Columbus Articles
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Map Of Columbus, NE
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Population over time in Columbus
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,291 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 22,992 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 22,834 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 22,668 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 22,584 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 22,436 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 22,299 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 22,110 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 21,877 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 21,640 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbus
| Race | Columbus | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.0% | 77.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 23.8% | 11.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Columbus
| Gender | Columbus | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25
| Education | Columbus | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Columbus, Nebraska
| Income | Columbus | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.1% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 18.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.9% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 17.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 6.2% | 9.5% |
