Township · Indiana
Columbus Township, Indiana
Columbus Township, township, in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Columbus Township had 53,359 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 51,310 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 51,987 (±34). GEOID 1800514752.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
53,359
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,310 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,987 ±34
Median household income
$75,602
±$3,753 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$238,500
±$7,734 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,148
±$43 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Columbus Township and what county is it in?
Columbus Township is a township in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It covers 55.0 square miles of land, 932 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Columbus Township: Columbus (city, 50,474 in 2020).
Columbus Township is in the Columbus, IN metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Columbus Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 53,359 people lived in Columbus Township on July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 51,310 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 51,987 (±34).
| Measure | Columbus Township | Bartholomew County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 51,987±34 | 83,536 | +3,052 |
| Households | 21,987±497 | 33,359 | +2,653 |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.05 | 2.47 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 23,327±413 | 35,668 | +2,220 |
Columbus Township's population since 2000
From 41,194 in 2000 to 53,359 in 2025: up 29.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Columbus Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Columbus Township?
The median resident of Columbus Township is 36.8 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.2%. 14.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Columbus Township | Bartholomew County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8±0.6 | 37.5 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9%±0.9 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8%±0.8 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 50.4%±1.0 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.2%±1.1 pts | 9.2% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.9%±1.3 pts | 77.7% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.0%±1.0 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.2%±1.1 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.4%±1.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±0.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2%±1.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±1.1 pts | 5.5% | −3.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±1.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.8%±2.2 pts | 34.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.3%±1.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.7%±2.3 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Columbus Township earn?
Half of Columbus Township's 21,987 households earn less than $75,602 a year (±$3,753), against $79,901 in Bartholomew County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $75,156 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Columbus Township | Bartholomew County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,602±$3,753 | $79,901 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,877±$5,265 | $102,124 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,576±$2,082 | $41,608 | +$3,172 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±1.6 pts | 10.5% | −2.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.4%±3.0 pts | 11.3% | −11.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.6%±1.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1%±1.0 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3%±1.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Columbus Township?
Owners occupy 61.1% of Columbus Township's occupied homes and renters 38.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $238,500 by its owner (±$7,734). The median renter pays $1,148 a month including utilities, and 32.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Columbus Township | Bartholomew County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $238,500±$7,734 | $232,800 | +$41,958 |
| Median gross rent | $1,148±$43 | $1,127 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.4%±5.2 pts | 33.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,473±$55 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.1%±2.3 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.9%±2.3 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Housing units | 23,327±413 | 35,668 | +2,220 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±2.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.0%±2.2 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.3%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.4%±2.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.3%±1.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2%±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Columbus Township work and get to work?
71.3% of Columbus Township's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Columbus Township | Bartholomew County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.6%±1.9 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.1 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3%±2.6 pts | 75.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±1.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8%±2.1 pts | 13.8% | +12.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min±1.1 | 21.5 min | +2.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Columbus Township?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Columbus Township, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,044 (Tract 106) to $129,821 (Tract 103).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104Bartholomew County | 6,651 | $84,643 |
| Tract 109Bartholomew County | 7,378 | $127,825 |
| Tract 101Bartholomew County | 5,398 | $56,071 |
| Tract 105Bartholomew County | 5,390 | $66,540 |
| Tract 108Bartholomew County | 4,366 | $52,617 |
| Tract 102Bartholomew County | 4,360 | $74,552 |
| Tract 106Bartholomew County | 4,559 | $49,044 |
| Tract 107Bartholomew County | 3,705 | $61,923 |
| Tract 103Bartholomew County | 3,586 | $129,821 |
| Tract 115Bartholomew County | 9,773 | $108,000 |
| Tract 111.01Bartholomew County | 6,111 | $73,787 |
| Tract 110Bartholomew County | 4,709 | $105,841 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Columbus Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Columbus Township compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Columbus Township is the 143rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 29th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Columbus Township ranks 451st of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 29th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 153rd | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 327th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 451st | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 195th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 287th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 161st | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 354th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 806th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 994th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 79th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 981st | 1,088 |
Columbus Township's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Columbus Township?
5 of the 57 figures for Columbus Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Columbus Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.