Columbus, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Polk County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,166
Population
310/sq mi density
$56,083
Median Income
$28,139 per capita
$210,100
Home Value
$343,914 Zillow
$1,002
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,083 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$210,100 home value, $1,002/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,166
Census 2023
Population Density
310
per square mile
Land Area
3.6
square miles (9.2 km²)
Median Age
50.9 yrs
31% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 18.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
70.8%
Black
4.3%
Hispanic
18.9%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 15.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
84.3%
Spanish
15.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.2%
Veterans
4.7%
22% below US avg (6%)
Disability
22.8%
75% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.1%
10% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.9%
108% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.462
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,166 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 310 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 50.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.8% |
| Female | 56.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 84.3% |
| Spanish | 15.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.2% |
| Veterans | 4.7% |
| Disability | 22.8% |
| Health Insurance | 82.1% |
| Uninsured | 17.9% |
| Broadband Access | 74.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.462 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |