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Columbus, Indiana, in Bartholomew county, is 32 miles E of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 41 miles S of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is home to some 39,059 residents.
In Columbus, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Columbus had a median family income of $52,296. More so than most places, the people in Columbus generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($23,470) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Columbus. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Columbus was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Columbus, 94% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Columbus let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Columbus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Columbus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Columbus colleges • Columbus travel • Columbus mortgages and property.
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