Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska
Columbus: City in Platte County, Nebraska, United States
About
Columbus is a city located in the county of Platte in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,160 and a population density of 117 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,923 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Columbus
Population : | 2,923 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Nebraska (United States) |
County : | Platte County |
Postal code : | 68601–68602 |
Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
Area : | 26.96 km2 |
Official name : | Columbus |
Altitude : | 1,447 feet / 441 meters |
Capital city : | Columbus is capital of Platte County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1856 (167 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 19:07:59 (29th January 2023) |
Density : | 108 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -8.11% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Columbus is located at 41°25'47"N 97°22'6"W (41.4297300, -97.3683800).
Columbus map
- Official Website
Official website of Columbus
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Columbus decreased by 8.11% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 3,160 | - | census |
2011 | 2,994 | -5.54% | estimation process |
2012 | 3,006 | 0.4% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,935 | -2.42% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,987 | 1.74% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,993 | 0.2% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,977 | -0.54% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,968 | -0.3% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,980 | 0.4% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,993 | 0.43% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,923 | -2.39% | estimation process |
People born in Columbus (27)
People born in Columbus, including Olympic alpine skier, US ski team member , Chad Fleischer, businessman Andrew Higgins, actor Brad William Henke, .
List
- Lawrence Brock (American politician (1906-1968)) he was born in 16/08/1906
- Max Mathews (American pioneer in computer music) he was born in 13/11/1926
- Chuck Jura (American basketball player) he was born in 28/03/1950
- Chad Mustard (Player of American football) he was born in 08/10/1977
- Cory Schlesinger (Player of American football) he was born in 23/06/1972
- Don Preister (American politician) he was born in 23/12/1946
- Dwight Siebler (American baseball player) he was born in 05/08/1937
- Greg L. Adams (American politician) he was born in 06/02/1952
- Jim Malloy (American racing driver) he was born in 23/05/1935
- Jack Van Berg (American horse trainer) he was born in 07/06/1936
- Kelly Saalfeld (Player of American football) he was born in 15/02/1956
- Kim M. Robak (Nebraska politician) she was born in 04/10/1955
- Laverne Torczon (American football player (1936-2015)) he was born in 01/01/1936
- Margaret M. Morrow (United States federal judge) she was born in 01/01/1950
- Parker Douglass (Player of American football) he was born in 25/06/1985
- Paul Schumacher (American State Senator) he was born in 04/04/1951
- Tom White (American politician) he was born in 26/10/1956
- Joe Blahak (Player of American football (1950-2016)) he was born in 29/08/1950
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Columbus, NE
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Columbus
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Columbu Post Office | Columbus (NE) | 68601 |
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- Columbus , Georgia consolidated city-county in Muscogee County, Georgia, United States with a population of 196,442 people.
- Columbus , Indiana city in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States with a population of 48,445 people.
- 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 , Kansas city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States with a population of 3,006 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 Platte County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Platte County , NE.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Humphrey | 800 | City in Nebraska, United States |
Oconee | 504 | Township in Platte County, Nebraska |
Saint Bernard | 485 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Duncan | 370 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
Platte Center | 329 | Village in the United States |
Monroe | 273 | Township in Platte County, Nebraska |
Lindsay | 256 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
Creston | 222 | Human settlement in Platte County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Tarnov | 45 | Human settlement in Platte County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Cornlea | 35 | Human settlement in Platte County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Columbus distances to largest Nebraska cities