Columbus, MT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
2,194
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
8.8%
Median Home
$185,600
Median Income
$64,038
Median Rent
$735
Columbus SnackAbility
6
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Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Columbus, MT Crime Report
49
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,394.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-3.30%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbus / 100k People |
Montana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 49 | 2,394.9 | 2,598.1 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 244.4 | 404.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 19.2 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 244.4 | 324.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 44 | 2,150.5 | 2,193.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 1 | 48.9 | 270.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 33 | 1,612.9 | 1,700.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 488.8 | 222.4 | 219.9 |
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Map Of Columbus, MT
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Population over time in Columbus
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,194 | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 2,324 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 2,320 | 5.1% |
| 2016 | 2,208 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 2,181 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 2,250 | 10.0% |
| 2013 | 2,045 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 1,982 | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2,079 | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 2,324 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbus
| Race | Columbus | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.3% | 86.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.4% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 3.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Columbus
| Gender | Columbus | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25
| Education | Columbus | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Columbus, Montana
| Income | Columbus | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.0% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 19.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.9% | 13.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 4.2% | 7.7% |
