Columbus township, Illinois
Columbus township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Columbus township is a geographic entity located in Adams County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 556. The land area covers 37.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 556 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 30 yrs | ±7.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 308 | ±103 | 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 | 343 | ±106 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 308 | ±103 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35 | ±55 |
| Median Home Value | $268,200 | ±$102,213 |
| Median Gross Rent | $825 | ±$200 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,581 | ±$17,336 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,559 | ±$5,200 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 19 | ±18 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 419 | ±145 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.7% | ±13.2% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF COLUMBUS
GUS Population: 549 (2024)
ID: 102889
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPER./TREAS.
2280 N 1500TH AVE, CAMP POINT IL 62320-2002
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GUS Population: 64,109 (2024)
ID: 194541
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
507 VERMONT ST, QUINCY IL 62301-2920
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | Quincy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Golden, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | Camp Point, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Camp Point, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Camp Point, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Quincy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Liberty, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Liberty, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Quincy, IL | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Quincy, IL |
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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John Wood Community College
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College | 13.5 mi away | 1301 S 48th Street, Quincy, IL, 62305-8736 |
2172246500
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CAMP POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 206 EAST STATE STREET, CAMP POINT, IL, 62320 |
(217) 593-7021
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Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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College | 13.9 mi away | 3609 North Marx Drive, Quincy, IL, 62305-7005 |
21722855206905
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CLAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 211 EAST MAIN STREET, CLAYTON, IL, 62324 |
(217) 894-6519
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Quincy University
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College | 15.6 mi away | 1800 College Ave, Quincy, IL, 62301-2699 |
2172228020
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GOLDEN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 309 QUINCY STREET, GOLDEN, IL, 62339 |
(217) 696-2428
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Gem City College
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College Vocational | 16.7 mi away | 700 State St, Quincy, IL, 62301 |
2172220391
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FOUR STAR PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 132 WEST SOUTH STREET, MENDON, IL, 62351 |
(217) 936-2131
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Hannibal-LaGrange University
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College | 23.4 mi away | 2800 Palmyra Rd, Hannibal, MO, 63401 |
5732213675
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QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 526 JERSEY STREET, QUINCY, IL, 62301 |
(217) 223-1309
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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 QUINCY RGNL AP, IL US, located 5.9 miles from Columbus township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.6° | 18.6° | 26.6° | 1.57" | — |
| February | 39.7° | 22.7° | 31.2° | 1.77" | — |
| March | 51.7° | 32.4° | 42.1° | 2.29" | — |
| April | 63.7° | 42.8° | 53.3° | 3.98" | — |
| May | 73.3° | 53.9° | 63.6° | 4.55" | — |
| June | 82.4° | 63.1° | 72.8° | 4.50" | — |
| July | 86.0° | 66.5° | 76.3° | 3.49" | — |
| August | 84.5° | 64.5° | 74.5° | 3.93" | — |
| September | 77.9° | 56.1° | 67.0° | 3.09" | — |
| October | 65.3° | 44.8° | 55.1° | 3.05" | — |
| November | 51.2° | 33.4° | 42.3° | 2.41" | — |
| December | 39.3° | 23.9° | 31.6° | 1.80" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| Camp Point village | Village | 4.1 mi | — |
| Coatsburg village | Village | 4.8 mi | — |
| Paloma CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Liberty village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Clayton village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1700115859. • 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.