Columbus, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Columbus, Wisconsin Info Snack

Population
5,076
Unemployment
1.3%
Poverty
3.9%
Median Home
$169,700
Median Income
$65,029
Median Rent
$788

Columbus SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
6

Columbus, WI Crime Report

114
Total Crimes
2,220.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
-5.35%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Columbus
/ 100k People
Wisconsin
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 114 2,220.5 1,809.0 2,346.0
Violent Crime 4 77.9 323.4 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 5.3 6.5
Robbery 2 39.0 52.8 73.9
Aggravated Assault 2 39.0 230.6 279.7
Property Crime 110 2,142.6 1,485.7 1,958.2
Burglary 3 58.4 218.5 314.2
Larceny 102 1,986.8 1,106.1 1,398.0
Car Theft 5 97.4 161.0 246.0

Columbus, WI Cost Of Living

97
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Columbus Wisconsin National Average
Overall 97 97 100
Services 106 97 100
Groceries 110 100 100
Health 125 111 100
Housing 82 87 100
Transportation 103 95 100
Utilities 99 98 100

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Population over time in Columbus

Year Population % Change
2020 5,076 1.1%
2019 5,022 0.4%
2018 5,004 0.0%
2017 5,004 0.1%
2016 4,999 -0.3%
2015 5,014 0.1%
2014 5,007 0.6%
2013 4,979 0.4%
2012 4,958 0.8%
2011 4,920 -

Race / Ethnicity in Columbus

White
94.0% (4,771)
African American
0.9% (45)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
2.8% (143)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.7% (88)
Hispanic
0.6% (29)
Race Columbus WI USA
White 94.0% 80.6% 60.1%
African American 0.9% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 2.8% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.7% 2.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 0.6% 7.0% 18.2%

Gender in Columbus

Female
52.1% (2,644)
Male
47.9% (2,432)
Gender Columbus WI USA
Female 52.1% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 47.9% 49.8% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
-0.0% (0)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (253)
High School / GED
25.0% (1,269)
Some College
23.0% (1,167)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (558)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (1,421)
Master's Degree
5.0% (253)
Professional Degree
3.0% (152)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Columbus WI USA
< 9th Grade -0.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 25.0% 30.0% 27.0%
Some College 23.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Columbus, Wisconsin

Less than $10,000
0.6% (3,110)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.8% (9,330)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (52,648)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.6% (69,086)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.8% (39,541)
$50,000 to $74,999
24.2% (122,845)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.4% (93,522)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.4% (73,307)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.2% (31,322)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (12,884)
Income Columbus WI USA
Less than $10,000 0.6% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.8% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.6% 9.0% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.8% 13.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.2% 18.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.4% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.4% 16.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 5.2% 8.3%

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