Columbus, Texas
Quick Statistics
Columbus is a community in Colorado County, Texas, home to about 3,860 people spread across 3.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,428 a year, and a typical home is worth about $241,700. About 33.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 78.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Columbus ranks number 502 of 1,795 in population, number 1,194 in median household income, number 486 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Columbus typically top out near 96°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Glidden, TX | 1.9 mi. | 1,071 |
| 2. | Weimar, TX | 13.2 mi. | 2,928 |
| 3. | Fayetteville, TX | 15.8 mi. | 335 |
| 4. | Eagle Lake, TX | 15.9 mi. | 3,485 |
| 5. | Industry, TX | 18.6 mi. | 235 |
| 6. | Schulenburg, TX | 21.1 mi. | 2,768 |
| 7. | La Grange, TX | 24.0 mi. | 4,452 |
| 8. | Sealy, TX | 24.1 mi. | 7,053 |
What is the population of Columbus, Texas?
Columbus has a population of about 3,860 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Columbus, Texas in?
Columbus is located in Colorado County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Columbus, Texas?
The median home value in Columbus is about $241,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Columbus, Texas?
The median personal income in Columbus is about $30,428 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Columbus, Texas?
Since 1950, 31 tornadoes have been recorded in Colorado County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Columbus, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 96 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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