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Columbus

County:
Luna County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.666
State:
New Mexico

Columbus is a village located in Luna County, New Mexico. Columbus has a 2026 population of 1,495. Columbus is currently growing at a rate of 1.98% annually and its population has increased by 3.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,439 in 2020.

The median household income in Columbus is $26,090 with a poverty rate of 22.74%. The median age in Columbus is 43.4 years: 53.4 years for males, and 31 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.4 males.

1.5K
Total Population
320
Density (mi²)
29 1.98%
Growth

Columbus Population

Columbus Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20241,495291.98%
20231,46650.34%
20221,461171.18%
20211,44450.35%
20201,43930.21%
20191,611-9-0.56%
20181,620-16-0.98%
20171,636-14-0.85%
20161,65010.06%
20151,649-3-0.18%
20141,652-8-0.48%
20131,660-22-1.31%
20121,682-12-0.71%
20111,69430.18%
20101,69110.06%

Median Age

Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 31 years
Male: 53.4 years

Columbus Adults

There are 866 adults, (220 of whom are seniors) in Columbus.

Sex Ratio

Female: 682 (57%)
Male: 514 (43%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Columbus includes 14.13% other race, 13.38% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races86772.49%
Other race16914.13%
White16013.38%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races86772.49%
Other race16914.13%
White645.35%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White968.03%

Columbus Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Columbus' average per capita income is $27,409. Household income levels show a median of $26,090. The poverty rate stands at 22.74%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$41,367-
Families$33,077$44,912
Households$26,090$37,729
Non Families$13,077$12,379

$27,409

Average Income

$26,090

Median Household Income

22.74%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)