Columbus, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
23,291
Unemployment
3.1%
Poverty
8.3%
Median Home
$155,400
Median Income
$57,919
Median Rent
$737
Columbus SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
10
Columbus, NE Crime Report
387
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,653.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-29.52%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbus / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 387 | 1,653.4 | 2,243.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 119.6 | 334.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 12.8 | 41.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 55.5 | 229.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 359 | 1,533.8 | 1,909.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 38 | 162.4 | 229.9 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 288 | 1,230.5 | 1,418.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 33 | 141.0 | 260.5 | 246.0 |
Columbus, NE Cost Of Living
90
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Columbus | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
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Columbus Articles
Rankings for Columbus in Nebraska
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Population over time in Columbus
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,291 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 22,992 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 22,834 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 22,668 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 22,584 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 22,436 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 22,299 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 22,110 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 21,877 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 21,640 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbus
| Race | Columbus | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.9% | 78.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.5% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 23.2% | 11.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Columbus
| Gender | Columbus | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25
| Education | Columbus | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Columbus, Nebraska
| Income | Columbus | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 9.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.4% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 19.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.7% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
