Unified School District · NE
Columbus Public Schools
Columbus Public Schools is a unified school district in Nebraska with a community population of 26,081. The median household income is $66,931 and the median age is 37.4.
26,081
Population
438
People / sq mi
$66,931
Median Income
37.4
Median Age
Columbus Public Schools covers 60 sq mi of land at 438.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 44.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$66,931
Median Household Income
$34,376
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$213,700
Median Home Value
$892
Median Rent
67.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.1%
High School+
21.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Columbus Public Schools serves a community with a population of 26,081 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Nebraska.
The median household income in Columbus Public Schools is $66,931, with a per capita income of $34,376. The poverty rate is 9.4%.
Columbus Public Schools is 70.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 44.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Columbus Public Schools, 90.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Columbus Public Schools is $213,700, with a median rent of $892. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.
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Data for Columbus Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3105340).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.