Columbus
City in Colorado County, Texas
Columbus is a city in Colorado County, Texas, with 3,699 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glidden, 1.9 miles W.
- 3,699residents (2020 Census)
- 203 ftelevation · 62 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 1,230 / sq mipopulation density
- 78934ZIP code
About Columbus
Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Colorado County in southeastern Texas, United States. Its population was 3,699 as of the 2020 census. It is located on the Colorado River. The Colorado County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A Santa Claus museum is located in Columbus.
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Living in Columbus
- Median household income
- $49,418
- Median home value
- $241,700
- Median rent
- $879/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Columbus had 3,699 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,699 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,230 per sq mi (475 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Colorado County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,699 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.01 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.7028° N, 96.5571° W |
| ZIP code | 78934 |
| Official website | columbustexas.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4816168 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus
- Glidden1.9 mi W
- Ellinger12.9 mi NW
- New Ulm13.0 mi N
- Rock Island13.1 mi S
- Weimar13.2 mi W
- Sheridan15.0 mi SW
- Fayetteville15.8 mi NW
- Eagle Lake15.9 mi SE
- Industry18.6 mi N
- Garwood20.0 mi SE
- Schulenburg21.1 mi W
- Nada22.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus in?
Columbus is in Colorado County, Texas.
What is the population of Columbus, TX?
3,699 people lived in Columbus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus, TX?
The ZIP code of Columbus is 78934.
What is the elevation of Columbus?
203 feet (62 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus?
Glidden (1.9 mi), Ellinger (12.9 mi), New Ulm (13.0 mi), Rock Island (13.1 mi), Weimar (13.2 mi).
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