Columbus, Polk County, North Carolina
Columbus: Town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States
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Columbus is a town located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 999 and a population density of 108 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,007 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Columbus
| Population : | 1,007 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Different from : | Columbus County |
| Postal code : | 28722 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 9.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,102 feet / 336 meters |
| Capital city : | Columbus is capital of Polk County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:03:46 (29th January 2023) |
| Density : | 109 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Columbus is located at 35°15'11"N 82°11'49"W (35.2531700, -82.1970600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Columbus
Demographics
The population of Columbus increased by 0.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 999 | - | census |
| 2011 | 987 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 984 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 991 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 990 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 992 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 984 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 990 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 995 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 998 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,007 | 0.89% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Columbus
1 Shunkawauken Falls
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Other Places in Columbus
1 Columbus Town Hall
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People born in Columbus (1)
American basketball player Kristina Higgins was born in Columbus
Schools in Columbus
College & universities near Columbus, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198039 | Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock (NC) | 28731-4728 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Columbus, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Columbus
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Columbu Post Office | Columbus (NC) | 28722 |
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Other cities in Polk County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Polk County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tryon | 1,635 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Saluda | 703 | Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Columbus distances to largest North Carolina cities
