Columbus, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Columbus, North Carolina
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Polk County Courthouse
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Location within the state of North Carolina
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  North Carolina |
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| County | Polk | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.77 sq mi (9.76 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.76 sq mi (9.73 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,060 | ||
| • Density | 282.14/sq mi (108.94/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
28722
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| Area code(s) | 828 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-13980 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2406301 | ||
| Website | www.columbusnc.com | ||
Columbus is a small town in North Carolina, United States. It's the main town, or county seat, for Polk County. In 2020, about 1,060 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Columbus has some important old buildings. The Green River Plantation, the J. G. Hughes House, and the Polk County Courthouse are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that are kept safe because of their history.
Where is Columbus?
Columbus is located in western North Carolina. It is southeast of the city of Asheville. The town is also just a few miles north of the border with South Carolina.
Getting Around Columbus
Main roads help people travel through Columbus. North Carolina Highway 108 runs right through the town. U.S. Route 74 goes through the northern part. Also, Interstate 26 passes through the eastern side.
Size of the Town
The United States Census Bureau says Columbus covers about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Columbus?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 71 | — | |
| 1900 | 334 | — | |
| 1910 | 122 | −63.5% | |
| 1920 | 168 | 37.7% | |
| 1930 | 340 | 102.4% | |
| 1940 | 390 | 14.7% | |
| 1950 | 486 | 24.6% | |
| 1960 | 725 | 49.2% | |
| 1970 | 731 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 727 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 812 | 11.7% | |
| 2000 | 992 | 22.2% | |
| 2010 | 999 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,060 | 6.1% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. The census helps us learn how many people live in a place.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart above shows how Columbus's population has changed.
- In 1880, only 71 people lived there.
- By 1950, the population grew to 486.
- In 2020, the town had 1,060 residents.
Families and Homes
The 2020 census counted 1,060 people living in Columbus. These people lived in 491 households. Out of these, 292 were families.
Healthcare in Town
Columbus has one hospital. It is called AdventHealth Polk.
See also
In Spanish: Columbus (Carolina del Norte) para niños
