Demographics & People — Columbus, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,493 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,434 |
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| Family Households | 1,464 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1002 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,087 |
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| Black or African American | 144 |
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| Asian | 73 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,407 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,393 |
| Other groups | 549 |
| English | 522 |
| Norwegian | 392 |
| Italian | 382 |
| Irish | 329 |
| Polish | 319 |
| French (except Basque) | 168 |
| American | 151 |
Language
| English Only | 4,985 |
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| Spanish | 67 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,289 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 378 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,259 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Columbus, Wisconsin.
