Columbus
City in Hickman County, Kentucky
Columbus is a city in Hickman County, Kentucky, with 140 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 459 ft (140 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arlington, 5.3 miles NE.
- 140residents (2020 Census)
- 459 ftelevation · 140 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 440 / sq mipopulation density
- 42032ZIP code
About Columbus
Columbus is a home rule-class city in Hickman County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 140 at the 2020 census, a decline from 229 in 2000. The city lies at the western end of the state, less than a mile from the Mississippi River.
Columbus-Belmont State Park borders the city to the west.
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Living in Columbus
- Median household income
- $34,706
- Median home value
- $58,500
- Median age
- 36.6
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Columbus had 140 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 140 |
|---|---|
| Density | 440 per sq mi (170 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Hickman County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 140 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.32 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7598° N, 89.1019° W |
| ZIP code | 42032 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2116768 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus
- Arlington5.3 mi NE
- Clinton8.8 mi SE
- Pinhook, MO9.4 mi W
- Bardwell9.5 mi NE
- Wilson City, MO13.2 mi NW
- Anniston, MO13.2 mi W
- Hickman14.1 mi S
- Wickliffe14.3 mi N
- Cayce14.4 mi S
- Wyatt, MO14.4 mi N
- Blandville14.8 mi NE
- Whiting, MO15.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus in?
Columbus is in Hickman County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Columbus, KY?
140 people lived in Columbus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus, KY?
The ZIP code of Columbus is 42032.
What is the elevation of Columbus?
459 feet (140 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus?
Arlington (5.3 mi), Clinton (8.8 mi), Pinhook (9.4 mi), Bardwell (9.5 mi), Wilson City (13.2 mi).
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