Columbus, NMPublished Date: December 23, 2024Columbus is located in Luna County, New Mexico and has a population of 1,281. The poverty rate in Columbus is 27.7% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Columbus is 13.7% while the Luna County unemployment rate is 7%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 47.6% |
| Female | | 52.4% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Columbus | | 31.4 |
| Luna | | 36.5 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Columbus | | $26,549 |
| Luna | | $38,241 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Columbus | | $75,288 |
| Luna | | $107,119 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Columbus | | $381 |
| Luna | | $572 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Columbus | | 27.7% |
| Luna | | 23.3% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 69.3%
▩ Black or African American 0%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0%
▩ Hispanic 90.3%
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