Columbus, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
3,086
Unemployment
7.0%
Poverty
19.0%
Median Home
$66,200
Median Income
$35,392
Median Rent
$532
Columbus SnackAbility
4
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Jobs
4/10
Housing
3
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
6
Commute
9
Columbus, KS Crime Report
53
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,742.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-29.65%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbus / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 53 | 1,742.3 | 2,725.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 131.5 | 410.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 32.9 | 44.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 98.6 | 314.2 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 49 | 1,610.8 | 2,314.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 12 | 394.5 | 342.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 32 | 1,051.9 | 1,721.9 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 164.4 | 249.9 | 219.9 |
Columbus Articles
Rankings for Columbus in Kansas
Map Of Columbus, KS
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3
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4
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5
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Population over time in Columbus
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,086 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 3,113 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 3,158 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 3,178 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 3,207 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 3,244 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 3,273 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 3,287 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 3,309 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 3,328 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbus
| Race | Columbus | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 75.9% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 5.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 7.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 11.9% | 18.0% |
Gender in Columbus
| Gender | Columbus | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25
| Education | Columbus | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Columbus, Kansas
| Income | Columbus | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.5% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.9% | 9.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 18.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.9% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.3% | 14.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.8% | 5.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.4% | 5.3% | 7.7% |
