Columbus, 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 170 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4297,-97.3684 |
| Altitude | 1,447 feet / 441 meters |
| Capital city | Columbus is capital of Platte County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1856 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:12:54 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 108 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.11% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Columbus Nebraska 2500 block 13th St from SW image
Geography
Columbus is located at 41°25'47"N 97°22'6"W (41.4297300, -97.3683800).
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Weather
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
20 mph SW
Thursday
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Columbus
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Columbus zip code is 68601.
County name: Platte, County
fips: 31141
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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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Columbus, NE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Columbus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Columbu Post Office | Columbus (NE) | 68601 |
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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, 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