Columbus, New York Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Columbus town was 897, a 0.00% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Columbus town's population was 897, a decline of 0.77% compared to a population of 904 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Columbus, New York population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Columbus town decreased by 33. In this period, the peak population was 1,028 in the year 2007. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 930 - -
2001 941 11 1.18%
2002 959 18 1.91%
2003 977 18 1.88%
2004 991 14 1.43%
2005 1,005 14 1.41%
2006 1,027 22 2.19%
2007 1,028 1 0.1%
2008 1,026 -2 -0.19%
2009 1,018 -8 -0.78%
2010 972 -46 -4.52%
2011 970 -2 -0.21%
2012 964 -6 -0.62%
2013 959 -5 -0.52%
2014 956 -3 -0.31%
2015 946 -10 -1.05%
2016 942 -4 -0.42%
2017 936 -6 -0.64%
2018 933 -3 -0.32%
2019 929 -4 -0.43%
2020 904 -25 -2.69%
2021 897 -7 -0.77%
2022 897 - -
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Columbus, New York population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Columbus town's population increased by 42 (4.52%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Columbus town's population decreased by 68 (7.00%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Columbus town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Columbus town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 897. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Columbus town's population peaked in year 2007 at 1,028.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Columbus town's population was lowest in year 2021 at 897.

Columbus, New York annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Columbus town grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 14 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Columbus town had an average annual population growth rate of -0.16% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.55% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Columbus town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Columbus town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.16% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 7. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2005 to 2006, Columbus town's population grew the most with an increase of 22 (2.19%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Columbus town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 46 (-4.52%).

Things to know

Is Columbus, New York population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Columbus town's population decreased by 7 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 7 (0.77%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 0 (0.00%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Columbus, New York changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Columbus town decreased by 62 (6.47%). The population was highest at 959 in the year 2002 and lowest at 897 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.72%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Columbus, New York Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
Free
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2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Columbus town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Columbus town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Columbus town was 897, a 0.00% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Columbus town population was 897, a decline of 0.77% compared to a population of 904 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Columbus town decreased by 33. In this period, the peak population was 1,028 in the year 2007. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Columbus town population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Columbus town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Columbus town population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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