Columbus, KS Demographics
A map of Columbus's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,487 | 84.9% |
Multiracial | 232 | 7.9% |
Hispanic | 100 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 91 | 3.1% |
Black | 13 | 0.4% |
Asian | 6 | 0.2% |
Columbus, Kansas had a population of 2,929 in 2020. It was 84.9% White, 0.4% Black, 0.2% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Native American/Other, and 7.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Columbus, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 740 places in Kansas, Columbus is the 91st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Columbus's White Population
2,487 residents of Columbus identify as White, or 84.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Columbus larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Columbus is ranked #516 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Columbus is more White than neighboring Crestline (81% White), and West Mineral (78.6% White). Columbus is less White than neighboring Scammon (87.5% White), Roseland (85.5% White), and Weir (85.2% White).
Columbus's Black Population
13 residents of Columbus identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Columbus slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Columbus is ranked #307 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Columbus is more Black than neighboring Scammon (0% Black), Roseland (0% Black), and Weir (0% Black). Columbus is less Black than neighboring Crestline (6% Black), and West Mineral (1.3% Black).
Columbus's Asian Population
6 residents of Columbus identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Columbus roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Columbus is ranked #296 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Columbus is more Asian than neighboring Weir (0% Asian). Columbus is less Asian than neighboring Scammon (0.5% Asian), Roseland (1.3% Asian), Crestline (4.3% Asian), and West Mineral (1.3% Asian).
Columbus's Hispanic Population
100 residents of Columbus identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Columbus slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Columbus is ranked #415 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Columbus is more Hispanic than neighboring Crestline (2.6% Hispanic), and Weir (1.9% Hispanic). Columbus is less Hispanic than neighboring Scammon (3.7% Hispanic), Roseland (3.9% Hispanic), and West Mineral (4.5% Hispanic).
Columbus's Native American/Other Population
91 residents of Columbus identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Columbus roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Columbus is ranked #72 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Columbus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scammon (0.5% Native American/Other), Roseland (0% Native American/Other), Crestline (2.6% Native American/Other), West Mineral (1.9% Native American/Other), and Weir (1.1% Native American/Other).
Columbus's Multiracial Population
232 residents of Columbus identify as Multiracial, or 7.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Columbus roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Columbus is ranked #95 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Columbus is more Multiracial than neighboring Scammon (7.7% Multiracial), and Crestline (3.4% Multiracial). Columbus is less Multiracial than neighboring Roseland (9.2% Multiracial), West Mineral (12.3% Multiracial), and Weir (11.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.