Columbus () is a city in, and the county seat of, Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 50,474 at the 2020 census. The city is known for its architectural significance, having commissioned noted works of modern architecture and public art since the mid-20th century; the annual program Exhibit Columbus celebrates this legacy. Located about 40 mi (64 km) south of Indianapolis, on the east fork of the White River, it is the state's 20th-largest city. It is the principal city of the Columbus area.
Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company Cummins. In 2004 the city was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. In the July 2005 edition of GQ magazine,...
| Ethnicity | Columbus | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 13.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Columbus | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Education | Columbus | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 25% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 16% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2% | 1.0% |