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Columbus, Illinois
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Location of Columbus in Adams County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Columbus, Gilmer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 114 |
| • Density | 520.55/sq mi (201.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62320
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-15846 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398605 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Columbus, Illinois |
Columbus is a small village located in Adams County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 114 people lived there. It is part of the larger Quincy, IL–MO area.
The Story of Columbus
Columbus was officially planned out in 1835. A post office, which is where people send and receive mail, was opened in Columbus in 1837. It stayed open for many years until 1963.
Where is Columbus?
Columbus is located at coordinates 39°59′17″N 91°8′51″W / 39.98806°N 91.14750°W. This helps us find its exact spot on a map!
In 2021, the village of Columbus covered a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers). Almost all of this area, about 99.10%, is land. A very small part, about 0.90%, is water.
Who Lives in Columbus?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 235 | — | |
| 1890 | 201 | −14.5% | |
| 1900 | 196 | −2.5% | |
| 1910 | 134 | −31.6% | |
| 1920 | 141 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 116 | −17.7% | |
| 1940 | 100 | −13.8% | |
| 1950 | 83 | −17.0% | |
| 1960 | 109 | 31.3% | |
| 1970 | 131 | 20.2% | |
| 1980 | 92 | −29.8% | |
| 1990 | 88 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 112 | 27.3% | |
| 2010 | 99 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 114 | 15.2% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 114 people lived in Columbus. There were 32 households, which means 32 different groups of people living together. Out of these, 21 were families. The population density was about 515.84 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the village, about 92.11%, were White. A small number, 1.75%, were African American. About 6.14% of the people were from two or more races. About 5.26% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the households, 53.1% had children under 18 living with them. About 56.25% of households were married couples. Some households, 9.38%, had a female head of household with no husband present. About 34.38% of households were not families.
The average household had about 3.24 people. The average family had about 2.50 people.
The age of people in the village varied. About 26.3% were under 18 years old. About 15.0% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 32.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 15.1% were between 45 and 64, and 11.3% were 65 years or older. The average age was 36.3 years.
The median income for a household in Columbus was $63,750. For families, the median income was $90,417. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
See also
In Spanish: Columbus (Illinois) para niños
