Columbus, 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 135 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.8276,-107.6400 |
| Altitude | 4,068 feet / 1240 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1891 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 09:08:30 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 225 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Columbus is located at 31°49'39"N 107°38'24"W (31.8276000, -107.6400200).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Columbus decreased by 2.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,664 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,694 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,687 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,663 | -1.42% | 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 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,626 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,617 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,622 | 0.31% | estimation process |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Columbus, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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