Columbus, NM

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Columbus

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

Demographics of Columbus

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

8.2%

Households with Children

34.5%

School Enrollment K-12

177

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.3%
School Age (5-17): 24.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 12.3%
Working Age (35-54): 26.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.0%
Seniors (65+): 18.4%

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: 53.5%
High School / GED: 13.5%
Some College or Associate's: 24.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.2%

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: 15.1%
Single Parents: 19.4%
Couples & Adults: 38.7%
Living Alone: 26.9%

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: 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 92.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 83.5%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 16.4%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 0.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 100.0%

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: 55.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 6.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 26.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.6%

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: 11.0%
Spanish: 89.0%
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: 11.4%
Elementary (1-4): 2.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.4%
High School (9-12): 9.4%
College / Graduate: 6.6%
Not Enrolled: 65.8%

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