Columbus township, Indiana
Columbus township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Columbus township is a geographic entity located in Bartholomew County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 53,359. The land area covers 55.04 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 53,359 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ±0.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 21,987 | ±497 | 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 | 23,327 | ±413 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 21,987 | ±497 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,340 | ±342 |
| Median Home Value | $238,500 | ±$7,734 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,148 | ±$43 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,602 | ±$3,753 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,576 | ±$2,082 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,993 | ±819 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 26,253 | ±828 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.3% | ±3% |
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: 52,695 (2024)
ID: 211711
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
PO BOX 1256, COLUMBUS IN 47202-1256
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GUS Population: 84,741 (2024)
ID: 207930
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: GIS COORDINATOR
440 THIRD STREET, COLUMBUS IN 47201
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Columbus | PK-06 | Columbus, IN | |
| Regular School Columbus | KG-06 | Columbus, IN | |
| Regular School Columbus | 07-08 | Columbus, IN | |
| Regular School Columbus | PK-06 | Columbus, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Columbus | 06-12 | Columbus, IN | |
| Regular School Columbus | 09-12 | Columbus, IN | |
| Regular School Columbus | 09-12 | Columbus, IN | |
| Regular School Columbus | 09-12 | Columbus, IN | |
| Regular School Columbus | PK-06 | Columbus, IN | |
| Regular School Columbus | PK-06 | Columbus, IN |
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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Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis - Columbus Ctr
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College | 3.2 mi away | 4601 Central Avenue, Columbus, IN, 47203-1769 | — |
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BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 536 FIFTH STREET, COLUMBUS, IN, 47201 |
(812) 379-1255
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Franklin College
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College | 19.9 mi away | 101 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN, 46131-2623 |
3177388000
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BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 536 FIFTH STREET, COLUMBUS, IN, 47201 |
(812) 379-1251
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HOPE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 635 HARRISON STREET, HOPE, IN, 47246 |
(812) 546-5310
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EDINBURGH WRIGHT-HAGEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 119 WEST MAIN CROSS STREET, EDINBURGH, IN, 46124 |
(812) 526-5487
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CORDRY-SWEETWATER
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 8451 NINEVEH ROAD, NINEVEH, IN, 46164 |
(317) 933-9229
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JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 303 WEST SECOND STREET, SEYMOUR, IN, 47274 |
(812) 522-3412
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THE DISCOVERY BUS
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 303 WEST SECOND STREET, SEYMOUR, IN, 47274 |
(812) 405-1831
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BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 205 LOCUST LANE, NASHVILLE, IN, 47448 |
(812) 988-2850
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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, IN US, located 2.8 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 | 38.6° | 21.5° | 30.0° | 3.42" | 5.9" |
| February | 42.9° | 23.7° | 33.3° | 2.91" | 4.5" |
| March | 53.5° | 31.9° | 42.7° | 3.78" | 1.8" |
| April | 65.6° | 42.2° | 53.9° | 5.00" | 0.0" |
| May | 74.9° | 53.0° | 64.0° | 4.99" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.1° | 62.2° | 72.7° | 5.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.1° | 65.4° | 75.7° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.4° | 63.3° | 74.4° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.7° | 55.4° | 67.6° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.0° | 43.6° | 55.8° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.4° | 33.8° | 44.1° | 3.60" | 0.1" |
| December | 42.9° | 26.2° | 34.6° | 3.71" | 4.0" |
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 | 0.1 mi | — |
| Bethel Village CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Walesboro CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Petersville CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Harrison Lake CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Clifford town | Town | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1800514752. • 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.