Columbus, Kansas

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Columbus, Kansas
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Motto: 
"Help America Discover Columbus..." [1]
Cherokee County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Columbus Highlighted.svg
Location within Cherokee County and Kansas
Map of Cherokee Co, Ks, USA.png
Coordinates: 37°10′18″N94°50′39″W / 37.17167°N 94.84417°W / 37.17167; -94.84417 [2]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Cherokee
Founded1868
Incorporated 1871
Named for Columbus, Ohio
Area
[3]
  Total2.39 sq mi (6.20 km2)
  Land2.39 sq mi (6.20 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
912 ft (278 m)
Population
 (2020) [4]
  Total2,929
  Density1,200/sq mi (470/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66725
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-15075
GNIS ID 485558 [2]
Website columbusks.gov

Columbus is the second largest city and county seat of Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. [2] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,929. [4] It is located approximately 15 miles south-southwest of Pittsburg.

Contents

History

The first settlement was made at Columbus in 1868. [5] The first post office in Columbus was established in 1869. [6]

Columbus was a railroad junction for the Saint Louis and San Francisco, and the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas railroads. It was named Columbus by A.L. Peters, one of the European-American founders, for his hometown of Columbus, Ohio; the name thus indirectly honors Christopher Columbus, the explorer. [7] [8] Coal, lead and zinc were mined in the region. Columbus had a considerable trade in agricultural products, and its businesses included machine shops, grain elevators, flour mills, a cigar factory, bottle works (soft drinks), a canning factory, and an extensive brick-making plant. [9]

In 1875, Robert A. Long and Victor Bell formed the Long-Bell Lumber Company in Columbus. From one lumberyard, Long-Bell expanded operations and holdings to become one of the largest vertically integrated lumber companies in the United States. In 1956 it was purchased by International Paper. [10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.42 square miles (6.27 km2), all land. [11]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Columbus has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [12]

Climate data for Columbus, Kansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)77
(25)
85
(29)
93
(34)
97
(36)
98
(37)
108
(42)
117
(47)
115
(46)
108
(42)
98
(37)
85
(29)
76
(24)
117
(47)
Mean maximum °F (°C)66.6
(19.2)
70.6
(21.4)
78.7
(25.9)
83.2
(28.4)
87.6
(30.9)
93.1
(33.9)
97.8
(36.6)
98.7
(37.1)
93.5
(34.2)
85.5
(29.7)
75.7
(24.3)
67.5
(19.7)
100.0
(37.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)43.6
(6.4)
48.8
(9.3)
58.1
(14.5)
67.6
(19.8)
75.8
(24.3)
85.0
(29.4)
89.6
(32.0)
89.3
(31.8)
81.4
(27.4)
70.3
(21.3)
57.5
(14.2)
46.8
(8.2)
67.8
(19.9)
Daily mean °F (°C)33.4
(0.8)
38.1
(3.4)
47.1
(8.4)
56.6
(13.7)
65.7
(18.7)
74.9
(23.8)
79.5
(26.4)
78.5
(25.8)
70.3
(21.3)
58.9
(14.9)
46.9
(8.3)
37.1
(2.8)
57.2
(14.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)23.3
(−4.8)
27.4
(−2.6)
36.1
(2.3)
45.5
(7.5)
55.5
(13.1)
64.9
(18.3)
69.3
(20.7)
67.7
(19.8)
59.3
(15.2)
47.5
(8.6)
36.3
(2.4)
27.5
(−2.5)
46.7
(8.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C)6.0
(−14.4)
11.4
(−11.4)
18.7
(−7.4)
30.6
(−0.8)
41.1
(5.1)
54.5
(12.5)
60.8
(16.0)
57.5
(14.2)
44.9
(7.2)
31.4
(−0.3)
21.0
(−6.1)
11.0
(−11.7)
1.6
(−16.9)
Record low °F (°C)−19
(−28)
−28
(−33)
−17
(−27)
16
(−9)
28
(−2)
42
(6)
45
(7)
44
(7)
30
(−1)
15
(−9)
4
(−16)
−15
(−26)
−28
(−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm)1.67
(42)
1.99
(51)
3.41
(87)
5.07
(129)
7.10
(180)
5.17
(131)
4.15
(105)
3.81
(97)
4.45
(113)
3.77
(96)
2.98
(76)
2.43
(62)
46.00
(1,168)
Average snowfall inches (cm)2.3
(5.8)
1.1
(2.8)
1.3
(3.3)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.2
(0.51)
2.3
(5.8)
7.2
(18)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)7.16.29.59.911.910.48.47.27.88.87.86.7101.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)1.80.80.70.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.31.04.6
Source: NOAA [13] [14]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1870 402
1880 1,164189.6%
1890 2,16085.6%
1900 2,3106.9%
1910 3,06432.6%
1920 3,1553.0%
1930 3,2352.5%
1940 3,4025.2%
1950 3,4902.6%
1960 3,395−2.7%
1970 3,356−1.1%
1980 3,4262.1%
1990 3,268−4.6%
2000 3,3963.9%
2010 3,312−2.5%
2020 2,929−11.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 2,929 people, 1,251 households, and 746 families in Columbus. [15] [16] The population density was 1,203.9 per square mile (464.8/km2). There were 1,488 housing units at an average density of 611.6 per square mile (236.1/km2). [16] [17] The racial makeup was 86.79% (2,542) white or European American (84.91% non-Hispanic white), 0.48% (14) black or African-American, 3.11% (91) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.2% (6) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.75% (22) from other races, and 8.67% (254) from two or more races. [18] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.41% (100) of the population. [19]

Of the 1,251 households, 27.3% had children under the age of 18; 40.1% were married couples living together; 34.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.2% of households consisted of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [16] The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.8. [20] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 15.2% of the population. [21]

24.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.1 males. [16] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 118.9 males. [16]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,688 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,704) and the median family income was $50,726 (+/- $10,311). [22] Males had a median income of $25,964 (+/- $11,039) versus $30,048 (+/- $11,578) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,806 (+/- $8,270). [23] Approximately, 9.7% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under the age of 18 and 22.4% of those ages 65 or over. [24] [25]

2010 census

As of the census [26] of 2010, there were 3,312 people, 1,424 households, and 850 families living in the city. The population density was 1,368.6 inhabitants per square mile (528.4/km2). There were 1,633 housing units at an average density of 674.8 per square mile (260.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White, 0.5% African American, 2.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,424 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,396 people, 1,412 households, and 885 families living in the city. The population density was 1,408.6 inhabitants per square mile (543.9/km2). There were 1,610 housing units at an average density of 667.8 per square mile (257.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.70% White, 0.32% African American, 1.56% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.03% of the population.

There were 1,412 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,530, and the median income for a family was $38,136. Males had a median income of $30,541 versus $17,069 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,937. About 12.2% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.1% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Columbus USD 493 public school district. [27]

Notable people

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  27. USD 493

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