Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas
Columbus: City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
About
Columbus is a city located in the county of Cherokee in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,312 and a population density of 528 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,006 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Columbus
| Population : | 3,006 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Cherokee County |
| Postal code : | 66725 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 620 |
| Area : | 6.27 km2 |
| Altitude : | 912 feet / 278 meters |
| Capital city : | Columbus is capital of Cherokee County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:27:08 (30th May 2023) |
| Density : | 479 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Columbus is located at 37°10'9"N 94°50'39"W (37.1692300, -94.8441200).
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Official website of Columbus
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Columbus decreased by 10.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,312 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,277 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,250 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,208 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,188 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,152 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,110 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,089 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,076 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,052 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,006 | -1.53% | estimation process |
Columbus zip code is 66725.
County name: Cherokee, County
fips: 20021
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People born in Columbus (8)
People born in Columbus, including archer Dennis McComak, politician Thomas Daniel Winter, composer Mike McFerron, .
List
- Doro Merande (American film, stage, television and vaudeville actress (1892-1975)) she was born in 31/03/1892
- Kenneth A. Spencer (American businessman) he was born in 25/01/1902
- Merle Evans (American circus bandmaster and composer) he was born in 26/12/1894
- Jim George (American writer) he was born in 14/05/1943
- Baxter Harris (actor) he was born in 18/11/1940
Schools in Columbus
College & universities near Columbus, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155681 | Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg (KS) | 66762 |
Post offices near Columbus
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Columbu Post Office | Columbus (KS) | 66725 |
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- Columbus , Mississippi county seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 23,307 people.
- Columbus , Minnesota city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 4,211 people.
- Columbus , Michigan township in St. Clair County, Michigan with a population of 4,038 people.
- Columbus , Texas city in Colorado County, Texas, United States with a population of 3,699 people.
- Columbus , Nebraska city in Platte County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 2,923 people.
- Columbus , Montana town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States with a population of 2,117 people.
- Columbus , Pennsylvania census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,899 people.
- Columbus , New Mexico village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States with a population of 1,622 people.
- Columbus , North Carolina town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 1,007 people.
- Columbus , New York town in Chenango County, New York, United States with a population of 922 people.
- Columbus , Wisconsin city in Columbia and Dodge counties in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 652 people.
- Columbus , Kentucky city in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 150 people.
- Columbus , North Dakota city in Burke County, North Dakota, United States with a population of 139 people.
- Columbus , Illinois village in Adams County, Illinois, United States with a population of 96 people.
Other cities in Cherokee County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Cherokee County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs | 3,893 | City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Galena | 2,824 | City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States |
| Lowell | 639 | Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States |
| Weir | 634 | City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States |
| Scammon | 440 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| West Mineral | 170 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Sherman | 143 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States |
| Roseland | 66 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Columbus distances to largest Kansas cities
