Columbus Town, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 1748 people in the town, organized into 709 households, and 456 families living in the town. The population density was 1449.6 people per square mile (559.69/kmē), it is the 54th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 762 housing units at an average density of 629.8 per square mile (243.17/kmē). The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.98. In the town Age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 102.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 109.3 females. The median age of the town's population was 38.3 years, The median age of males was 36.4 years, for females the median age was 40.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1689 White, 4 Black or African American, 22 American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 29 from two or more races and 2 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $33750, it is the 59th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Montana. The median income for a family in the town was $46103, making it the 28th highest town by median family income in Montana. The per capita income for the town was $17689, making it the 50th wealthiest town by per capita income among the Montana. The median income was $20833, The median income for males was $29213, compared to $15341 for females.
In 2000, 379 pupils and students, of which 195 are male and 184 are female, 21.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 14 nursery or pri school, 29 kindergarten, 209 elementary school, 99 high school and 28 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1748 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1750 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1761 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1812 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1836 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1856 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1862 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1860 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1893 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1927 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1959 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 6 | 29 |
| Elementary school | 108 | 101 | 209 |
| High school | 50 | 49 | 99 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 22 | 28 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus town, Montana | $33750 | $46103 | $17689 |
| Stillwater County, Montana | $39205 | $45238 | $18468 |
| Montana, United States | $33024 | $40487 | $17151 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |