Columbus, 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 : | 14:14:36 (8th December 2024) |
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).
Columbus map
- 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
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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 |
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198039 | Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock (NC) | 28731-4728 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Columbus, NC
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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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 |
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Columbu Post Office | Columbus (NC) | 28722 |
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- Columbus , Indiana The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It is located in the central part of the state. Columbus is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bartholomew County Historical Society and the Columbus Museum. with a population of 48,445 people.
- Columbus , Mississippi county seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 23,307 people.
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- 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 , Kansas city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States with a population of 3,006 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 , 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.
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Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , NC.
City Name | Population | Title |
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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