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Columbus, TX
City in Colorado County, Texas.
Population
3,860
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,284
ZIP codes
0
Columbus and its ZIP codes
Columbus at a glance
- Columbus is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,418, 37% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,700 (15% below Texas) and median rent is $879 a month.
Local data for Columbus, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Columbus, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,418
Poverty rate
31.5%
Median home value
$241,700
Median rent
$879/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,343), German Americans (913), Scottish Americans (171).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colorado County. PPP loans are for Columbus.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,984
7,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,601
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $8,387 per person
How people get to work
Columbus, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled1.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Columbus, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
212
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
303
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 39°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Columbus, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
Cities near Columbus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GliddenCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| Rock IslandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5 |
| EllingerCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| New UlmCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| WeimarCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| SheridanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| FayettevilleCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| IndustryCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| GarwoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| SchulenburgCity | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| NadaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.7 |
| La GrangeCity | 24 mi | 4.1 |
| BellvilleCity | 24 mi | 2.7 |
| SealyCity | 25 mi | 11.7 |
| Round TopTown | 26 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbus, TX in?
- Columbus is in Colorado County, Texas.
- What is the population of Columbus, TX?
- About 3,860 people live in Columbus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbus?
- Nearby places include Glidden (1.9 mi), Rock Island (13 mi), Ellinger (13 mi), New Ulm (13 mi), Weimar (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023