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Columbus, IN

Founded 1820Bartholomew CountyElev. 192 m
Population
51,104
Median home
$231,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Columbus

Columbus is a city in Indiana with about 51,104 residents. Columbus was founded in 1820 and sits in Bartholomew County. The median age is 36 and the median household income is $76,856. Homes carry a median value of $231,000, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.6%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
51,104
Median age
36
Median household income
$76,856
Per-capita income
$43,017
Poverty rate
12.8%
High-school grad or higher
92.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
18.3 min
Work from home
13.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.6%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black2.4%
Asian11.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.4%
Sales & office18.1%
Production, transportation & material moving16.2%
Service13.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$231,000
Median gross rent
$1,135/mo
Owner-occupied
61.2%
Median year built
1981
Households
21,314
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Columbus has 16 public schools — 10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading49%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Columbus Area Career ConnectionHighGrades 6–12
Columbus East High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Columbus North High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Central Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Northside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Clifty Creek Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
CSA Fodrea CampusElementaryGrades -1–6
CSA Lincoln CampusElementary
L F Smith ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Lillian Schmitt Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Mount Healthy Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Parkside Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Rockcreek Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Southside Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime95% below national
Columbus21
Indiana380
United States386
↓ 85% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime94% below national
Columbus126
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 96% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Columbus Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Columbus.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Bartholomew County
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Columbus is in Bartholomew County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Columbus was founded in 1820 and sits in Bartholomew County. Elevation ~192 m.

Map of Columbus
Columbus, IN
Where Columbus is
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleFishersSouth BendCarmelColumbus
Historic places

16 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 4 National Historic Landmarks.

First Baptist ChurchIrwin Union Bank and TrustMcDowell, Mabel, Elementary SchoolFirst Christian ChurchMcEwen-Samuels-Marr HouseBartholomew County CourthouseColumbus City HallMarr, James, House and Farm
Notable people from Columbus
Mike PenceTony StewartKate BruceScott McNealyGreg PenceMichael Evans BehlingBob ParisJoseph LeveringChaley RoseBenjamin Franklin Bush
People searches in Columbus
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Nearby cities
Franklin (21 mi)Greenwood (29 mi)Bloomington (33 mi)Indianapolis (41 mi)Plainfield (41 mi)Greenfield (41 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Columbus, IN (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Columbus, Indiana.

Kenneth R Johnson, 53
Columbus · 47201
Charles Robert Lee Jones, 51
Columbus · 47201
Donald Franklin Thompson, 38
Columbus · Bartholomew County · 47201
AKA Ellis D Thompson, Blade Thompson
Steven Daniel Thomas, 64
Columbus · Bartholomew County · 47203
Brian Daniel Robertson, 36
Columbus · Bartholomew County · 47201
Anthony Da Mon Williams, 56
Columbus · Bartholomew County · 47203
AKA Anthony D Williams, Anthony Damon Williams
David Wayne Lee, 25
Columbus · Bartholomew County · 47201
Michael Lynn Moore, 68
Columbus · Bartholomew County · 47201
AKA Mike Moore

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Columbus — frequently asked

What is the population of Columbus, Indiana?
Columbus has a population of about 51,104, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Columbus?
The median home value in Columbus is $231,000, and the median gross rent is $1,135/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Columbus safe? What is the crime rate?
Columbus Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 21 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Columbus face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bartholomew County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including riverine flooding, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Columbus?
Columbus has 16 public schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Columbus?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Columbus. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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