Columbus, Kentucky

Columbus: City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States

About

Columbus is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 170 and a population density of 206 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 150 inhabitants.

Columbus locator map
Location of Columbus on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Columbus

Population : 150 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
County : Fayette County
Postal code : 42032
Area : 0.83 km2
Altitude : 459 feet / 140 meters
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 21:52:05 (21st December 2024)
Density : 182 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -13.33% (2010-2020)
Columbus  Hickman County  Kentucky image
Columbus Hickman County Kentucky
Columbus  Hickman County  Kentucky image

Geography

Columbus is located at 38°2'13"N 84°21'56"W (38.0370200, -84.3654900).

Columbus map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Columbus decreased by 13.33% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 170 - census
2011 166 -2.41% estimation process
2012 164 -1.22% estimation process
2013 164 0% estimation process
2014 163 -0.61% estimation process
2015 161 -1.24% estimation process
2016 160 -0.63% estimation process
2017 157 -1.91% estimation process
2018 155 -1.29% estimation process
2019 153 -1.31% estimation process
2020 150 -2% estimation process

Columbus zip code is 42032. County name: Hickman, County fips: 21105

Columbia, Columbia Town, Columbus

People born in Columbus (1)

Spanish-American War sailor Norman Edsall was born in Columbus

Schools in Columbus

College & universities near Columbus, KY

Code Name City ZIP
157021 American National University-Lexington Lexington (KY) 40509

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Columbus, KY

Code Name Address Type
MAY Maysville West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St RAIL
CIN Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal 1301 Western Ave. RAIL

Post offices near Columbus

Post Office Name City ZIP
Liberty Road Post Office Lexington (KY) 40505

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 , Indiana 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. with a population of 48,445 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 , 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 Fayette County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Lexington-Fayette 314,488 The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
Lexington 225,366 The second most populous city in Kentucky.
Crestwood 5,111 Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mount Vernon 2,375 City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky