Columbus, Luna County, New Mexico
Columbus: Village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States
About
Columbus is a village located in the county of Luna in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,664 and a population density of 231 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,622 inhabitants.
The village was created 132 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Columbus
Population : | 1,622 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | New Mexico (United States) |
County : | Luna County |
Postal code : | 88029 |
Area : | 7.22 km2 |
Altitude : | 4,068 feet / 1240 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1891 (132 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
Local time : | 17:29:28 (30th May 2023) |
Density : | 225 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.59% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Columbus is located at 31°49'39"N 107°38'24"W (31.8276000, -107.6400200).
Columbus map
- Official Website
Official website of Columbus
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Columbus decreased by 2.59% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 1,664 | - | census |
2011 | 1,694 | 1.77% | estimation process |
2012 | 1,687 | -0.41% | estimation process |
2013 | 1,663 | -1.44% | estimation process |
2014 | 1,655 | -0.48% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,654 | -0.06% | estimation process |
2016 | 1,657 | 0.18% | estimation process |
2017 | 1,641 | -0.98% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,626 | -0.92% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,617 | -0.56% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,622 | 0.31% | estimation process |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Columbus, NM
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
DEM | Deming station | 400 East Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
LCR | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 304 Wyatt Drive | BUS |
ELB | El Paso (Bus Station), Texas | 200 W. San Antonio Ave. | BUS |
ELP | Union Depot | 700 San Francisco St. | RAIL |
LDB | Lordsburg | Center St. and S.P. Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Columbus
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Columbu Post Office | Columbus (NM) | 88029 |
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Other cities in Luna County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Luna County , NM.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Deming | 13,983 | City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Columbus distances to largest New Mexico cities