Columbus City, IA Demographics

A map of Columbus City's Population by Race

Columbus City, Iowa has an estimated population of 323, a large decrease from the 392 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.2% Hispanic, 45.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Columbus City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Columbus City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Columbus City, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbus City is ranked the 584th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Columbus City was ranked the 505th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbus City's White Population

148 residents of Columbus City, or 45.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbus City is significantly lower than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Columbus City ranks 1025th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus City's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Columbus City's population has increased from 39.0% to 45.8%.

Columbus City is more White than neighboring Columbus Junction (41.4% White), Fredonia (38.3% White), and Conesville (35.8% White). Columbus City is less White than neighboring Cotter (67.7% White), and Winfield (94.5% White).

Columbus City's Black Population

0 residents of Columbus City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbus City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Columbus City ranks 204th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Columbus City's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Columbus City is less Black than neighboring Columbus Junction (4% Black), and Conesville (0.2% Black).

Columbus City's Asian Population

0 residents of Columbus City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbus City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Columbus City ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Columbus City's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Columbus City is less Asian than neighboring Columbus Junction (9.7% Asian), Conesville (7.1% Asian), and Winfield (0.1% Asian).

Columbus City's Hispanic Population

175 residents of Columbus City, or 54.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbus City is significantly higher than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Columbus City ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbus City's population has decreased from 56.1% to 54.2%.

Columbus City is more Hispanic than neighboring Columbus Junction (43.3% Hispanic), Cotter (32.3% Hispanic), and Winfield (5.4% Hispanic). Columbus City is less Hispanic than neighboring Fredonia (61.7% Hispanic), and Conesville (54.9% Hispanic).

Columbus City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Columbus City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Columbus City is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbus City ranks 99th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbus City's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Columbus City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Conesville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Columbus City's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Columbus City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbus City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Columbus City ranks 919th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbus City's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Columbus City is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbus Junction (1.6% Multiracial), and Conesville (1.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.