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Columbus Unified School District 493
Columbus Unified School District 493 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 6,147. The median household income is $47,143 and the median age is 46.1.
6,147
Population
17
People / sq mi
$47,143
Median Income
46.1
Median Age
Columbus Unified School District 493 covers 369 sq mi of land at 16.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$47,143
Median Household Income
$31,301
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$99,700
Median Home Value
$857
Median Rent
76.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.4%
High School+
26.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Columbus Unified School District 493 serves a community with a population of 6,147 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Columbus Unified School District 493 is $47,143, with a per capita income of $31,301. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
Columbus Unified School District 493 is 87.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 56.2% Asian, and 0.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Columbus Unified School District 493, 93.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Columbus Unified School District 493 is $99,700, with a median rent of $857. The homeownership rate is 76.4%.
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Data for Columbus Unified School District 493 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2005070).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.