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Columbus, Indiana

Introduction to Columbus, Indiana

Columbus, Indiana, in Bartholomew county, is 32 miles E of Bloomington, Indiana and 41 miles S of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is home to some 39,059 residents.

Columbus History

The area which is now known as Columbus was bought by Luke Bonesteel and General John Tipton in 1820. It was named Tiptonia in honor of the general. The present name of Columbus was given to the city in March of 1821. It was incorporated as a city in June 1864. The first railroad crossed through Columbus in 1844, helping the community grow rapidly.

Columbus and nearby Attractions

  • Crump Theatre
  • First Baptist Church
  • North Christian Church
  • Large Arch
  • Mill Race Park
  • Brown County State Park

Things To Do In Columbus

Columbus is famous for its art and architecture. There are many public buildings in the city which are noted for their architectural brilliance. Quite a few of them have also been named on the National Historic Landmarks list. The city also has an orchestra called the Columbus Philharmonic Orchestra. Its performances have been broadcast across the country several times.

Columbus Transportation

International and domestic flights are available at the Indianapolis International Airport

Columbus Higher Education

Ivy Tech State College and the Indiana Business College are local higher educational institutions.

High Points

Columbus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Columbus College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Columbus Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Columbus Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Columbus Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Columbus Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 19%Columbus Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Columbus, IN

Comparing Columbus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Affordability of Rents72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58

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