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Columbus, TX


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Columbus, Texas

Columbus, Texas, in Colorado county, is 54 miles W of Sugar Land, Texas (center to center) and 70 miles W of Houston, Texas. The city is home to some 3,916 residents.

The People and Families of Columbus

In Columbus, about 46% of adults are married.

Approximately 33% of Columbus is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.

You'll see many senior citizens in Columbus.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Columbus had a median family income of $40,197.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($825) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Columbus. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Columbus Housing

According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Columbus was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Columbus.

Commuting

In Columbus, 90% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyColumbus Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Columbus, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women56
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone810
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime33

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