Columbus is the second largest city and county seat of Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,929. It is located approximately 15 miles south-southwest of Pittsburg.
| Ethnicity | Columbus | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Columbus | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.9% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.8% | 7.1% |
| Education | Columbus | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 35% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 25% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0% | 1.0% |