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Columbus, New Mexico, in Luna county, is 63 miles SW of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 68 miles W of El Paso, Texas. The village is home to some 1,765 residents.
In Columbus, about 62% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Columbus are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.
The people of the village are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Columbus had a median family income of $14,318. Home-based work is more common in Columbus than in most places.
According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Columbus was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Columbus.
In Columbus, 81% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Columbus.
Columbus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Columbus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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