Columbus City, Iowa facts for kids
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Columbus City, Iowa
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Location of Columbus City, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Louisa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 392 |
| • Density | 1,633.33/sq mi (629.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52737
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-15375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455544 |
Columbus City is a small city located in western Louisa County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 392 people lived there. It is part of the larger Muscatine area.
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A Look Back: Columbus City's History
Columbus City was officially planned and marked out on a map in the 1840s. This means its streets and lots were set up for people to build homes and businesses.
Where is Columbus City? (Geography)
Columbus City is found about two miles southwest of a town called Columbus Junction. It's also close to the Iowa River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Columbus City? (Demographics)
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 605 | — |
| 1890 | 459 | −24.1% |
| 1900 | 388 | −15.5% |
| 1910 | 375 | −3.4% |
| 1920 | 346 | −7.7% |
| 1930 | 263 | −24.0% |
| 1940 | 326 | +24.0% |
| 1950 | 350 | +7.4% |
| 1960 | 327 | −6.6% |
| 1970 | 312 | −4.6% |
| 1980 | 367 | +17.6% |
| 1990 | 328 | −10.6% |
| 2000 | 376 | +14.6% |
| 2010 | 391 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 392 | +0.3% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 392 people lived in Columbus City. There were 137 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 94 were families.
The city had about 1,630 people per square mile (629.5 people per square kilometer). There were 148 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in the city (52.0%) were White. About 56.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. People from two or more races made up 19.6% of the population.
About 30.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the city was 39.7 years old. About 27.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
Population in 2010
The 2010 census counted 391 people living in Columbus City. There were 146 households, with 99 of them being families.
The population density was about 1,629 people per square mile. There were 155 housing units.
About 74.2% of the people were White. Hispanic or Latino people made up 41.9% of the population.
In 2010, 34.9% of households had children under 18. The average age was 38.1 years. About 27.6% of residents were under 18.
Famous People from Columbus City
- Margaret Cleaves (1848–1917) was a doctor who was born in Columbus City.
See also
In Spanish: Columbus City (Iowa) para niños
