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Columbus (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Columbus, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)4.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)299.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.55% (-22)
Growth Since 202033.91% (354)
Rank in State107th
Rank in Country12963th

The population of Columbus, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 1,398. This is a decrease of -1.55% (-22 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Columbus by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Columbus by Age

Columbus Population Pyramid 2022
Columbus Median Age
31.4
Total
26.8
Male
42.3
Female
Columbus Sex Ratio
54.02%
564
Male
45.98%
480
Female
Columbus Age Dependency Ratio
23.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
48.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Columbus Adults
750
Adults
(143 of whom are seniors) in Columbus.

Population of Columbus by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Columbus

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 34.1%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 28.01%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 41.25%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Columbus

While the overall poverty rate of Columbus is 34.1%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (41.25%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (28.01%).

Poverty Rate of Columbus by Employment Status and Sex

31.71%
Female Employed
41.18%
Female Unemployed
14.94%
Male Employed
31.82%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Columbus by Education

40.21%
Less Than 9th Grade
35.66%
High School
8.86%
Some College
18.42%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Columbus

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Columbus

The most common language spoken in Columbus is Spanish, with 79.35% of people speaking Spanish. In addition, 20.65% of people speak Only English, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Columbus by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Columbus, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Columbus by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree00%
Bachelors Degree385.99%
Associates Degree385.99%
Some College416.47%
High School Graduate12920.35%
9th to 12th Grade13020.5%
Less Than 9th Grade25840.69%

Earnings Statistics of Columbus by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$11,950

Average Earnings

$15,417

Average Male

$9,904

Average Female

Employment of Columbus by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Columbus by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
14.2%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Columbus by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Columbus

Marriage Rates

  • 43.6%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 42.1%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 45.4%

    Female Marriage Rate

Columbus Marriage

In Columbus, 42.1% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 20-34, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Columbus

Columbus Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Columbus Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
72.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Columbus by Type

3.66
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned