Columbus City, Texas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3916 people, 1497 households, and 946 families residing in the city. The population density was 1387.5 people per square mile (535.72/kmē), making it the 369th most densely populated city in Texas. There were 1750 housing units at an average density of 620.6 per square mile (239.61/kmē). The average household size was 2.4 persons, and the average family size was 3.04 persons. In the city Age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males. The median age is 40.3 years, The median age of males was 37.2 years, for females the median age was 44.2 years. The racial makeup of the city was 66.55% White, 19.94% Black or African American, 0.36% American Indian, 0.33% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 2.27% from two or more races and 10.52% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29175, making its Texas's 887th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $40197, it is the 616th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15822, making it the 656th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Texas. The median income of city was $18167, Males have a median income of $21913 versus $12925 for females.
In 2000, 793 pupils and students, of which 385 are male and 408 are female, 20.25% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 56 nursery or pri school, 46 kindergarten, 402 elementary school, 206 high school and 83 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3916 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3897 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3888 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3845 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3849 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3869 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3870 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3854 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3872 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3845 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3886 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 37 | 56 |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 12 | 46 |
| Elementary school | 205 | 197 | 402 |
| High school | 122 | 84 | 206 |
| College or graduate school | 5 | 78 | 83 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus city, Texas | $29175 | $40197 | $15822 |
| Colorado County, Texas | $32425 | $41388 | $16910 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |