This was 4.9 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,076.
94.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Columbus for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 203 | 5.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 773 | 21.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 137 | 3.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 347 | 9.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 475 | 13.1 |
Associate's degree | 385 | 10.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,013 | 27.9 |
Master's degree | 192 | 5.3 |
Professional school degree | 91 | 2.5 |
Doctorate degree | 14 | 0.4 |