Columbus
Village in Luna County, New Mexico
Columbus is a village in Luna County, New Mexico, with 1,442 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,068 ft (1,240 m) above sea level. The nearest town is City of the Sun, 1.4 miles N.
- 1,442residents (2020 Census)
- 4,068 ftelevation · 1,240 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.1 km²
- 309 / sq mipopulation density
- 88029ZIP code
About Columbus
Columbus is an incorporated village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States, about 3 miles (5 km) north of the Mexican border. It is considered a place of historical interest, as the scene of a 1916 attack by Mexican general Francisco "Pancho" Villa that caused the United States to send 10,000 troops there in the Mexican Expedition (originally referred to as the "punitive Mexican Expedition"). As of the 2020 census, Columbus had a population of 1,442.
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Living in Columbus
- Median household income
- $26,090
- Median home value
- $105,600
- Median rent
- $414/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Columbus had 1,442 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,442 |
|---|---|
| Density | 309 per sq mi (119 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Luna County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,442 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.67 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,068 ft (1,240 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.8274° N, 107.6423° W |
| ZIP code | 88029 |
| Official website | columbusnewmexico.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3517050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus
- City of the Sun1.4 mi N
- Sunshine22.8 mi N
- La Hacienda26.6 mi N
- Pulpotio Bareas28.0 mi N
- Mountain View28.4 mi N
- Ventura28.9 mi N
- Pecan Park30.7 mi N
- Deming30.8 mi N
- Keeler Farm34.5 mi N
- Hachita40.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus in?
Columbus is in Luna County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Columbus, NM?
1,442 people lived in Columbus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus, NM?
The ZIP code of Columbus is 88029.
What is the elevation of Columbus?
4,068 feet (1,240 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus?
City of the Sun (1.4 mi), Sunshine (22.8 mi), La Hacienda (26.6 mi), Pulpotio Bareas (28.0 mi), Mountain View (28.4 mi).
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