Columbus, KS

City

Demographics of Columbus

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.2%

Households with Children

22.0%

School Enrollment K-12

308

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.9%
School Age (5-17): 16.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.7%
Working Age (35-54): 18.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.7%
Seniors (65+): 20.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.4%
High School / GED: 35.7%
Some College or Associate's: 32.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.9%
Single Parents: 10.2%
Couples & Adults: 30.5%
Living Alone: 47.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 3.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 10.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 45.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.2%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 2.9%
Middle School (5-8): 6.7%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 2.8%
Not Enrolled: 79.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Columbus

Baxter Junction / Commonwealth

Empire City / East Galena

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources