Columbus, Kansas

Columbus: city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States

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Columbus is a city located in the county of Cherokee in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,312 and a population density of 528 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,006 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Columbus

Population 3,006 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kansas (United States)
County Cherokee County
Postal code 66725
Phone Area Codes 620
Area 6.27 km2
Latitude & Longitude 37.1692,-94.8441
Altitude 912 feet / 278 meters
Capital city Columbus is capital of Cherokee County
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:18:26 (22nd April 2026)
Density 479 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -10.18% (2010-2020)
Weather 72℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
Cherokee County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Columbus Highlighted locator map image
Cherokee County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Columbus Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Columbus is located at 37°10'9"N 94°50'39"W (37.1692300, -94.8441200).

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Weather

72°F
Partly Sunny
8 to 14 mph S Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

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Official website of Columbus

Official Website

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Columbus decreased by 10.18% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,312 - census
2011 3,277 -1.07% estimation process
2012 3,250 -0.83% estimation process
2013 3,208 -1.31% estimation process
2014 3,188 -0.63% estimation process
2015 3,152 -1.14% estimation process
2016 3,110 -1.35% estimation process
2017 3,089 -0.68% estimation process
2018 3,076 -0.42% estimation process
2019 3,052 -0.79% estimation process
2020 3,006 -1.53% estimation process
Columbus zip code is 66725. County name: Cherokee, County fips: 20021
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Services and Civic Places in Columbus

1US Agricultural Department

300 E Country Rd, Columbus, KS 66725, United States View details

Phone: +16204293013 | Website available

People born in Columbus (8)

People born in Columbus, including archer Dennis McComak, politician Thomas Daniel Winter, composer Mike McFerron, .

More notable people

  • Doro Merande (American film, stage, television and vaudeville actress (1892-1975)) she was born in 31/03/1892
  • Kenneth A. Spencer (American businessman) he was born in 25/01/1902
  • Merle Evans (American circus bandmaster and composer) he was born in 26/12/1894
  • Jim George (American writer) he was born in 14/05/1943
  • Baxter Harris (actor) he was born in 18/11/1940

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Columbus, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
155681 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg (KS) 66762

Closest post offices linked to Columbus.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Columbu Post Office Columbus (KS) 66725

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Other cities in Cherokee County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County , KS.

City Name Population Title
Baxter Springs 3,893 City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America
Galena 2,824 City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
Lowell 639 Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
Weir 634 City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
Scammon 440 Human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America
West Mineral 170 Human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America
Sherman 143 Human settlement in Kansas, United States
Roseland 66 Human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Columbus distances to largest Kansas cities