Columbus, Illinois
Columbus: village in Adams County, Illinois, United States
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Columbus is a village located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 99 and a population density of 396 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 96 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Columbus
| Population | 96 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Adams County |
| Plate code | 217 |
| Area | 0.25 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9881,-91.1468 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:24:51 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 384 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Adams County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Columbus Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Columbus is located at 39°59'17"N 91°8'49"W (39.9881000, -91.1468100).
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Weather
77°F
Mostly Sunny
12 mph SW
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 12 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Columbus decreased by 3.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99 | - | census |
| 2011 | 99 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 99 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 98 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 98 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 98 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 99 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 99 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 96 | -3.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 98 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 96 | -2.08% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,459 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,161 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,701 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,156 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 80.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 31.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 879 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
Kolumbus, Колумбус
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $493,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,189 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $411 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,481 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,307 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,883 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,252 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,807 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 95,898 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,188 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,217 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,768 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,518 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 816 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 428 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,113 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 170 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,279 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,695.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.31 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Columbus, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143297 | Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Quincy (IL) | 62305-7005 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Columbus, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Columbus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Poin Post Office | Camp Point (IL) | 62320 |
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- Columbus, Ohio The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area. with a population of 884,356 people.
- Columbus, Georgia The second most populous city in Georgia. with a population of 196,442 people.
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- 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. 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, 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.
Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 39,589 | County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Spring Valley | 5,065 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Adams | 1,536 | Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin |
| Kingston | 1,160 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Camp Point | 1,080 | Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Payson | 980 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Mendon | 948 | Village in Illinois |
| Burton | 862 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Clayton | 668 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Golden | 611 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ursa | 596 | Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Fall Creek | 513 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Liberty | 500 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Beverly | 390 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Richfield | 389 | Township in Adams County, Illinois |
| Loraine | 278 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |