Columbus, NC is a small rural town located in Polk County, North Carolina. With a population of 1,139, it has a population density of 283 people per square mile compared to the United States population density of 93 people per square mile. The local businesses include agricultural feed stores and auto repair shops as well as family-owned restaurants and convenience stores. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at nearby Pearis Mountain or fishing at the Stearns Creek Reservoir. There are also many organizations within the community such as 4H and the Columbus Lions Club which host various events throughout the year. Local sporting events include softball leagues, youth soccer leagues, and summer swim teams for all ages.
The population in Columbus is 1,139. There are 320 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Columbus is 54.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Columbus is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Columbus
- 54.3% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 32.0% are married with children
- 11.4% have children, but are single
Race in Columbus
- 73.4% are White
- 5.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 17.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander