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Columbus, Wisconsin
City
Columbus City Hall by John Walcott
Columbus City Hall by John Walcott
Nickname: 
"Red Bud City"[1]
Location of Columbus in the state of Wisconsin
Location of Columbus in the state of Wisconsin
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
CountiesColumbia, Dodge
Government
 • MayorKelly Crombie
Area
[2]
 • Total
4.25 sq mi (11.01 km2)
 • Land4.21 sq mi (10.90 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
871 ft (265 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total
4,991
 • Estimate 
(2012[4])
5,013
 • Density1,185.5/sq mi (457.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central)
Area code920
Websitewww.cityofcolumbuswi.com
Downtown Columbus on Highway 60/16
Downtown Columbus on Highway 73
City Hall

Columbus is a city in Columbia (mostly) and Dodge Counties in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 4,991 at the 2010 census. All of this population resided in the Columbia County portion of the city. Columbus is located about 28 miles (45 km) northeast of Madison on the Crawfish River. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. Nearly all of the city is located within the town of Columbus in Columbia County, though a small portion lies within the town of Elba in Dodge County.

Geography

Columbus is located at 43°20′14″N 89°1′21″W / 43.33722°N 89.02250°W / 43.33722; -89.02250 (43.337366, -89.022753).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.25 square miles (11.01 km2), of which, 4.21 square miles (10.90 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850288—
1860892209.7%
18701,888111.7%
18801,876−0.6%
18901,9775.4%
19002,34918.8%
19102,5237.4%
19202,460−2.5%
19302,5142.2%
19402,7609.8%
19503,25017.8%
19603,4676.7%
19703,7899.3%
19804,0496.9%
19904,0931.1%
20004,4799.4%
20104,99111.4%
2015 (est.)4,996[6]0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

In 1900, 2,349 people lived in Columbus, Wisconsin; in 1910, there were 2,523 residents.

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 4,991 people, 2,123 households, and 1,336 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,185.5 inhabitants per square mile (457.7/km2). There were 2,287 housing units at an average density of 543.2 per square mile (209.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 2,123 households of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 4,479 people, 1,843 households, and 1,194 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,122.7 people per square mile (433.4/km²). There were 1,927 housing units at an average density of 483.0 per square mile (186.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.28% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 1,843 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,667, and the median income for a family was $52,604. Males had a median income of $36,518 versus $22,891 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,435. About 3.7% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Columbus is served by the Columbus School District, which operates an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school:

  • Columbus Elementary School (K-3)
  • Columbus Middle School (4-8)
Columbus Middle School
  • Columbus High School (9-12)

The Columbus School District also covers the cost of 4-year-old kindergarten provided by four local pre-schools.[citation needed]

Other schools in Columbus:

  • St. Jerome Catholic School, Roman Catholic, grades K-8
  • Zion Lutheran School, WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod), grades K-8
  • Wisconsin Academy, Seventh Day Adventist, grades 9-12

Transportation

Columbus is served by Amtrak's Empire Builder between Chicago and Seattle, with a train stopping at the station in each direction every day.

Columbus is also served by Lamers Bus Service which provides a Connect to Madison, Wisconsin from Amtrak.[9]

Historic buildings

Attractions

Movie set

Downtown Columbus was used to film several scenes for the 2009 Johnny Depp movie Public Enemies.[10]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "History". Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2012-11-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  4. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-06-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on April 22, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ http://www.golamers.com/services/lamers-connect/bus-stop-list/
  10. ^ http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2008/02/25/daily21.html
  11. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1883,' Biographical Sketch of Michael Adams, pg. 486
  12. ^ 'Wisconsin bluebook 1880,' Biographical Sketch of Charles Dering, pg. 505
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