Columbus, Texas

Columbus: City in Colorado County, Texas, United States

About

Columbus is a city located in the county of Colorado in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,655 and a population density of 491 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,699 inhabitants.

The city was created 203 years ago in 1820.

Columbus locator map
Location of Columbus on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Columbus

Population : 3,699 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Colorado County
Postal code : 78934
Phone Area Codes : 979
Area : 7.45 km2
Altitude : 203 feet / 62 meters
Capital city : Columbus is capital of Colorado County
Establishment : January 01, 1821 (203 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 05:19:10 (29th March 2024)
Density : 497 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.19% (2010-2020)
Renovation of Colorado County Courthouse  Columbus  TX IMG 8230 image
Renovation of Colorado County Courthouse Columbus TX IMG 8230
Renovation of Colorado County Courthouse  Columbus  TX IMG 8230 image

Geography

Columbus is located at 29°42'24"N 96°32'23"W (29.7066200, -96.5396900).

Columbus map

Demographics

The population of Columbus increased by 1.19% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,655 - census
2011 3,649 -0.16% estimation process
2012 3,621 -0.77% estimation process
2013 3,588 -0.92% estimation process
2014 3,554 -0.96% estimation process
2015 3,583 0.81% estimation process
2016 3,595 0.33% estimation process
2017 3,616 0.58% estimation process
2018 3,615 -0.03% estimation process
2019 3,646 0.85% estimation process
2020 3,699 1.43% estimation process

Columbus zip code is 78934. County name: Colorado, County fips: 48089

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People born in Columbus (8)

People born in Columbus, including football player Bo Schobel, baseball player Doug Rau, mayor J. Waddy Tate, .

List

  • Matt Schobel (Player of American football) he was born in 04/11/1978
  • Roland Mitchell (American football player) he was born in 15/03/1964
  • Tex Leyendecker (American gridiron football player (1906-1988)) he was born in 03/02/1906
  • E.V. Hill (American pastor) he was born in 11/11/1933
  • Alvin J. Wirtz (American politician) he was born in 22/05/1888

Schools in Columbus

College & universities near Columbus, TX

Code Name City ZIP
223427 Blinn College Brenham (TX) 77833-4098

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Columbus, TX

Code Name Address Type
PVW Prairie View, TX 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n BUS
BRY Bryan, TX 301 East 26th Street BUS
HOS Houston 902 Washington Ave. RAIL
HOG Houston, TX 2121 Main Street BUS

Post offices near Columbus

Post Office Name City ZIP
Columbu Post Office Columbus (TX) 78934

Other places with the same name (18)

  • Columbus , Ohio The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area. It is located in central Ohio. Columbus is a major center for education and is home to Ohio State University with a population of 884,356 people.
  • Columbus , Georgia The second most populous city in Georgia. It is located in the central part of the state. Columbus is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Columbus Museum and the Riverwalk. with a population of 196,442 people.
  • 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.
  • 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 , 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 , 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 Colorado County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colorado County , TX.

City Name Population Title
Eagle Lake 3,770 City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Weimar 2,230 City in Texas, United States
Lakeside 1,586 Town in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Columbus distances to largest Texas cities