Columbus, IN, is a small city with a population of 50,718 and a population density of 1,729 people per square mile. The city boasts many local businesses such as the Columbus Barbecue Company, The City Bar & Grill, and Eleuthera Coffee & Tea Co. For outdoor activities, Columbus has a variety of parks and trails for running and biking throughout the year. Nature lovers can visit Mill Race Park which offers nature trails, disc golf courses, fishing ponds, playgrounds and more. For those looking for more organized sports activities, there are several local sporting events hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department such as softball tournaments and basketball leagues. There are also organizations like the Mill Race Center that offer programs to help enrich the lives of older adults living in the area.
The population in Columbus is 50,718. There are 1,810 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Columbus is 35.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Columbus is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Columbus
- 53.5% are married
- 14.6% are divorced
- 32.6% are married with children
- 17.7% have children, but are single
Race in Columbus
- 79.0% are White
- 2.5% are Black
- 10.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 5.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander