Of the 232 people living in Columbus in 2019, 48.7 percent (113) were women and 51.3 percent (119) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Jackson Purchase News.
Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by a ratio of 76-to-72. In the 65 and over age range, there were 14 females and 17 males.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.
Columbus’ population by sex
| Sex and age range | Estimated number | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Males 18 and over | 76 | 32.8 |
| Females 18 and over | 72 | 31 |
| Males 65 and over | 17 | 7.3 |
| Females 65 and over | 14 | 6 |
Source: US Census Bureau
