Columbus, Indiana

Columbus: The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It is located in the central part of the state. Columbus is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bartholomew County Historical Society and the Columbus Museum.

About

Columbus is a city located in the county of Bartholomew in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 44,061 and a population density of 607 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 48,445 inhabitants.

The city was created 204 years ago in 1819.

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Location of Columbus on Indiana map.

Quick Facts about Columbus

Population : 48,445 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Indiana (United States)
County : Bartholomew County
Postal code : 47201–47203
Phone Area Codes : 812
Area : 72.54 km2
Altitude : 630 feet / 192 meters
Capital city : Columbus is capital of Bartholomew County
Establishment : January 01, 1820 (204 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 10:31:04 (21st November 2024)
Density : 668 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 9.05% (2010-2020)
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ColumbusCityHall
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Geography

Columbus is located at 39°12'5"N 85°55'17"W (39.2014400, -85.9213800).

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Demographics

The population of Columbus increased by 9.05% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 44,061 - census
2011 44,584 1.17% estimation process
2012 45,388 1.77% estimation process
2013 45,765 0.82% estimation process
2014 46,265 1.08% estimation process
2015 46,825 1.2% estimation process
2016 47,320 1.05% estimation process
2017 47,354 0.07% estimation process
2018 47,688 0.7% estimation process
2019 48,244 1.15% estimation process
2020 48,445 0.41% estimation process

Columbus zip code is 47201. County name: Bartholomew, County fips: 18005

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Best Things to Do in Columbus

1 Mill Race Park

Rating: 4.5 (813)

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Mill Race Park

2 CERAland Park

Rating: 4.5 (560)

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CERAland Park

3 Lincoln Park

Rating: 4.4 (534)

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Lincoln Park

4 Clifty Park

Rating: 4.4 (412)

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Clifty Park

5 Freedom Field

Rating: 4.7 (158)

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Freedom Field

Where ot Eat in Columbus

1 Texas Roadhouse

Rating: 4.4 (3174)

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Texas Roadhouse

2 IHOP

Rating: 4.1 (2105)

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IHOP

3 Culver's

Rating: 4.4 (1816)

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Culver's

4 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Rating: 4.4 (1811)

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

5 Steak 'n Shake

Rating: 3.8 (1623)

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Steak 'n Shake

Where to Stay in Columbus

1 Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center, an IHG Hotel

Rating: 4.5 (715)

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Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center, an IHG Hotel

2 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus - Edinburgh

Rating: 4.3 (632)

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus - Edinburgh

3 Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus IN

Rating: 3 (400)

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Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus IN

4 Super 8 by Wyndham Columbus

Rating: 3.3 (292)

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Super 8 by Wyndham Columbus

5 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Rating: 2.7 (148)

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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Other Places in Columbus

1 Columbus City Administration

Rating: 2.7 (3)

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2 Columbus City Hall

Rating: 4.3 (3)

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Columbus City Hall

3 Columbus Garage

Rating: 5 (1)

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4 Columbus Park Operations

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5 City of Columbus, Indiana

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People born in Columbus (49)

People born in Columbus, including racing driver and team owner Tony Stewart, and Canadian writer,actor, civil rights activist and retired pro athlete Bob Paris, politician George W. Cooper, .

List

  • Hermann H. Zagel (American author) he was born in 19/01/1859
  • Scott McNealy (American businessman) he was born in 13/11/1954
  • Lafe Pence (American politician (1857-1923)) he was born in 23/12/1857
  • Kate Bruce (Silent film actress (1860-1946)) she was born in 17/02/1860
  • Herbert Wright (American television producer) he was born in 09/11/1947
  • Jay Faires (businessman) he was born in 17/02/1963
  • Kent Cooper (American journalist) he was born in 22/03/1880
  • Joseph Levering (American actor and screenwriter (1874-1943)) he was born in 20/07/1874
  • Philip Trammell Shutze (American architect known for classical architecture) he was born in 18/08/1890
  • Andrew Johnson (professional golfer) he was born in 10/01/1972
  • Baird Bryant (cinematographer) he was born in 12/12/1927
  • Benjamin Franklin Bush (American botanist (1858-1937)) he was born in 21/12/1858
  • Blair Kiel (American football player (1961-2012)) he was born in 29/11/1961
  • Brian Lane Green (American actor) he was born in 09/03/1962
  • Carl Woszczynski (American footballer) he was born in 18/04/1988
  • Chris Sedoris (American football player) he was born in 25/04/1973
  • Clessie Cummins (founder of the Cummins Engine Co.) he was born in 27/12/1888
  • Debbi Lawrence (American racewalker) she was born in 15/10/1961

Schools in Columbus

College & universities near Columbus, IN

Code Name City ZIP
150604 Franklin College Franklin (IN) 46131-2623

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Columbus, IN

Code Name Address Type
IND Indianapolis Union Station 350 South Illinois Street RAIL
COI Connersville station 1012 Eastern Avenue RAIL
LVL Louisville, Kentucky 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. BUS

Post offices near Columbus

Post Office Name City ZIP
Columbu Post Office Columbus (IN) 47201

Other places with the same name (18)

  • Columbus , Ohio The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area. It is located in central Ohio. Columbus is a major center for education and is home to Ohio State University with a population of 884,356 people.
  • Columbus , Georgia The second most populous city in Georgia. It is located in the central part of the state. Columbus is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Columbus Museum and the Riverwalk. with a population of 196,442 people.
  • Columbus , Mississippi county seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 23,307 people.
  • Columbus , Minnesota city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 4,211 people.
  • Columbus , Michigan township in St. Clair County, Michigan with a population of 4,038 people.
  • Columbus , Texas city in Colorado County, Texas, United States with a population of 3,699 people.
  • Columbus , Kansas city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States with a population of 3,006 people.
  • Columbus , Nebraska city in Platte County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 2,923 people.
  • Columbus , Montana town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States with a population of 2,117 people.
  • Columbus , Pennsylvania census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,899 people.
  • Columbus , New Mexico village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States with a population of 1,622 people.
  • Columbus , North Carolina town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 1,007 people.
  • Columbus , New York town in Chenango County, New York, United States with a population of 922 people.
  • Columbus , Wisconsin city in Columbia and Dodge counties in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 652 people.
  • Columbus , Kentucky city in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 150 people.
  • Columbus , North Dakota city in Burke County, North Dakota, United States with a population of 139 people.
  • Columbus , Illinois village in Adams County, Illinois, United States with a population of 96 people.

Other cities in Bartholomew County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bartholomew County , IN.

City Name Population Title
Hope 2,248 Town in Indiana, United States
Elizabethtown 540 Town in Indiana, United States
Hartsville 404 Town in Indiana, United States
Clifford 252 Town in Indiana, United States
Jonesville 195 Town in Indiana, United States
Bethany 88 Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Columbus distances to largest Indiana cities