Columbus, Nebraska

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
24,035
Population
$65,341
Median Income
$187,800
Home Value
37.5
Median Age

Demographics

Columbus has a population of 24,035 with a median age of 37.5. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
81.6%
Hispanic
24.5%
Black
0.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population24,035
Median Age37.5
White81.6%
Black or African American0.6%
Asian0.5%
Hispanic or Latino24.5%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Columbus is $65,341, which is 13.1% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $34,315. The poverty rate is 9.4%.

$65,341
Median Household Income
$34,315
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Columbus is 2.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Columbus, 90.7% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
90.7%
Bachelor's+
23.9%
Graduate+
6.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher90.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher23.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree6.8%

Housing

The median home value in Columbus is $187,800, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $867. The homeownership rate is 70.1%.

$187,800
Median Home Value
$867/mo
Median Rent
70.1%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$187,800
Median Monthly Rent$867
Homeownership Rate70.1%
Vacancy Rate4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Columbus, Nebraska?
The population of Columbus, Nebraska is 24,035 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Columbus, Nebraska?
The median household income in Columbus, Nebraska is $65,341. This is 13.1% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Columbus, Nebraska?
The median home value in Columbus, Nebraska is $187,800. The median monthly rent is $867.
What percentage of people in Columbus have a college degree?
In Columbus, Nebraska, 23.9% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 90.7% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Columbus, Nebraska an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Columbus, Nebraska is 2.9x (median home value $187,800 vs. median income $65,341), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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