As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,916 people, 1,497 households, and 946 families residing in the city. The population density was 536.2/km˛ (1,387.5/mi˛). There were 1,750 housing units at an average density of 239.6/km˛ (620.1/mi˛).
Residing in and around the Columbus area is a large, educated labor force. The Texas Crossroads Business Park draws a labor force of more than 71,000 people within 30 miles.
- Civilian Labor Force Unemployment Range - 4%
- Radius of Labor Drawing Area - 30 miles
- Distance to MSA - 60 miles
- Avg. Annual Manufacturing Production Wage - $18
- Wage and/ or Labor Survey Available - Yes
The racial makeup of the city was 66.55% White, 19.94% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 10.52% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.62% of the population.
There were 1,497 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,175, and the median income for a family was $40,197. Males had a median income of $30,104 versus $19,077 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,822. About 15.5% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.7% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.
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ABOUT US: The Columbus Community and Industrial Development Corporation (CCIDC) administers the city’s half-cent 4-B sales tax revenues- approved by voters in 1995- for economic and community development. Eligible activities for receipt of these funds are outlined in the proposition section of City Ordinance No.12-95. The Corporation manages the Texas Crossroads Business Park and administers a community grants program. The Corporation is managed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Columbus City Council. Contact the CCIDC at 979-733-8282 or 979-732-2366 or e-mail ccidc@columbustexas.net.
