Columbus is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 1,091 people and two associated neighborhoods, Columbus is the 397th largest community in North Carolina.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Columbus is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Columbus is a town of service providers, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Columbus who work in food service (17.52%), office and administrative support (13.97%), and management occupations (11.53%). A relatively large number of people in Columbus telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.48% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Columbus is worth considering. As is often the case in a small town, Columbus doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The overall education level of Columbus is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 27.21% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Columbus in 2022 was $25,308, which is lower middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $101,232 for a family of four. However, Columbus contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Columbus is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Columbus home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Columbus residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Columbus also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 21.90% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Columbus include German, Scottish, Irish, English, and Scots-Irish. The most common language spoken in Columbus is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.
