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Columbus, NC
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Population: 1,139
Home Price: $166,800
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Overview
Columbus is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 1,139. Columbus has a cool summer and wet winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
16.8 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Columbus, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Columbus
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,847
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$46,779
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.4%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Columbus
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
54.2
43.3
42.3
Gender
Columbus
North Carolina
United States
Male
45.4%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
54.6%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Columbus
North Carolina
United States
White
87.3%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.7%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.4%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.6%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.2%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.8%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Columbus
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$166,800
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$463
$682
$801
Family Households
49.5%
49.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
37.3%
37.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
62.9%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
37.1%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Columbus
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.7%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.0%
23.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.5%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
14.0%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.6%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Columbus
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
65.8%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
52.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Columbus
North Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
7.8
3.0
Rape
0.0
49.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
72.2
40.7
Assault
100.5
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Columbus
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
904.5
751.0
336.1
Theft
3316.6
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
502.5
184.7
167.1
Arson
100.5
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Columbus, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
sweet tea
sweet potato
cheese
local restaurants
rum punch
drinks
wines
hot sauce
spring rolls
wine
avocado
restaurants
grilled cheese
ramen
ice cream
margaritas
taco
kfc
homemade
fried chicken
football
country music
video games
college football
golf
baseball
gamecock
cricket
disc golf
physical therapist
mlb
racing
athlete
nfl
teams
basketball
parenting
bowling
nascar
athletic
art gallery
cover art
contemporary art
arts festival
pastel
shakespeare
fashion
fine arts
paintings
gallery
painting
artists
portrait
studio
arts education
illustration
nature
cinema
watercolors
sculptor
spare time
anime
books
scifi
video games
board games
tv shows
disc golf
wolfdog
junk
blacksmithing
comics
adventures
nascar
legos
memes
cosplay
dd
pokmon
youtuber
sports
tv shows
tv
programming
fashion
radio show
indie film
arts
hollywood
studio
advertising
arts education
television
cinema
comedy
awardwinning
communications
lifestyle
documentaries
drama
mountain
sports
beach
mountains
winter
arts
indoors
summer
backyard
nature
space
wildlife
landscapes
beaches
gardens
cabin
rec
camping
hunting
photography
home depot
retail store
cvs
coffee shop
local restaurants
restaurants
supplies
cleaning supplies
advertising
shop online
mcdonalds
boutique
depot
holiday shopping
stickers
restaurant
soda
tractor supply
goods
pickup
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