Columbus
City in Cherokee County, Kansas
Columbus is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, with 2,929 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scammon, 7.5 miles N.
- 2,929residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 1,196 / sq mipopulation density
- 66725ZIP code
About Columbus
Columbus is the second largest city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,929. It is located approximately 15 miles south-southwest of Pittsburg.
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Living in Columbus
- Median household income
- $37,961
- Median home value
- $94,100
- Median rent
- $774/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Columbus had 2,929 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,929 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,196 per sq mi (462 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,929 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.45 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1716° N, 94.8440° W |
| ZIP code | 66725 |
| Official website | columbuscityhall.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2015075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus
- Scammon7.5 mi N
- Roseland7.5 mi N
- Crestline7.6 mi E
- Hallowell8.7 mi W
- West Mineral9.0 mi NW
- Riverton10.2 mi SE
- Weir10.3 mi N
- Lowell11.4 mi SE
- Cherokee12.0 mi N
- Baxter Springs12.1 mi SE
- Galena13.3 mi SE
- Waco, MO14.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus in?
Columbus is in Cherokee County, Kansas.
What is the population of Columbus, KS?
2,929 people lived in Columbus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus, KS?
The ZIP code of Columbus is 66725.
What is the elevation of Columbus?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus?
Scammon (7.5 mi), Roseland (7.5 mi), Crestline (7.6 mi), Hallowell (8.7 mi), West Mineral (9.0 mi).
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