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Compare Columbus to Lincoln

This post compares Columbus, Nebraska to Lincoln, Nebraska across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Columbus (city) Lincoln (city)
Population 22,834 277,315
Income (median) $38,509 $41,531
Home Value (median) $132,000 $156,400
White 94% 85%
Black 0% 4%
Asian 0% 4%
With Kids 30% 29%
Age (median) 36 32
Rentals 34% 42%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Columbus or Lincoln?
A: Columbus has a much smaller population count than Lincoln: 22834 compared with 277315 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Columbus or in Lincoln?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Columbus.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Columbus or Lincoln?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Columbus.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Lincoln does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 34% for Columbus versus 42% for Lincoln.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Columbus may include: Hastings, Norfolk, and Fremont.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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