Columbus city, Nebraska
Columbus city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Columbus city is a geographic entity located in Platte County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 25,248. The land area covers 10.89 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 25,248 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,850 | ±251 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,303 | ±222 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,850 | ±251 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 453 | ±186 |
| Median Home Value | $213,600 | ±$8,540 |
| Median Gross Rent | $892 | ±$68 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,626 | ±$4,890 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,527 | ±$1,878 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,743 | ±650 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,483 | ±408 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.4% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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GUS Population: 25,126 (2024)
ID: 184189
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
2424 14TH ST, COLUMBUS NE 68601-5038
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GUS Population: 35,499 (2024)
ID: 130186
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLATTE COUNTY CLERK
2610 1TH ST, COLUMBUS NE 68601
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BELLWOOD, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DAVID CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DAVID CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-11 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Alternative School Nearby | PK-12 | COLUMBUS, NE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC
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Hospital | City address association | 4600 38TH ST, COLUMBUS, NE, 68601 |
(402) 562-7118
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COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 2500 14TH STREET, SUITE 2, COLUMBUS, NE, 68601 |
(402) 564-7116
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SCHUYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 108 E. 18TH STREET, SCHUYLER, NE, 68661 |
(402) 352-2221
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SHELBY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 648 N. WALNUT, SHELBY, NE, 68662 |
(402) 527-5181
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RISING CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 250 GARHAN AVENUE, RISING CITY, NE, 68658 |
(402) 954-0270
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HRUSKA MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 399 NORTH 5TH STREET, DAVID CITY, NE, 68632 |
(402) 367-3100
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SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 309 VINE STREET, SILVER CREEK, NE, 68663 |
(308) 773-2594
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HUMPHREY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 307 MAIN STREET, HUMPHREY, NE, 68642 |
(402) 923-0957
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GENOA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 421 WILLARD AVENUE, GENOA, NE, 68640 |
(402) 993-2943
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LEIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 153 MAIN STREET, LEIGH, NE, 68643 |
(402) 487-2507
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COLUMBUS 3 NE, NE US, located 2.4 miles from Columbus city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3° | 13.8° | 23.1° | 0.65" | 6.6" |
| February | 36.6° | 17.7° | 27.2° | 0.73" | 6.0" |
| March | 49.6° | 28.2° | 38.9° | 1.39" | 3.8" |
| April | 61.7° | 39.0° | 50.4° | 2.93" | 1.1" |
| May | 72.8° | 51.0° | 61.9° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.1° | 61.7° | 72.4° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.9° | 66.0° | 76.4° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.2° | 63.6° | 73.9° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.4° | 54.5° | 65.9° | 2.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.0° | 41.1° | 52.0° | 2.35" | 0.7" |
| November | 47.7° | 27.7° | 37.7° | 1.22" | 1.8" |
| December | 35.5° | 17.7° | 26.6° | 0.93" | 5.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Columbus city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lakeview CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Richland village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Duncan village | Village | 7.7 mi | — |
| Bellwood village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Platte Center village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3114110110. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.