Columbus, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Columbus is a city
in Columbia
and Dodge
Counties in the south-central part of the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. The population was 4,991 at the 2010 census. Columbus is located about 28 miles (45.1 km) northeast of Madison
on the Crawfish River
. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area
. Nearly all of the city is located within the town of Columbus
in Columbia County, though a small portion lies within the town of Elba
in Dodge County.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 4 square miles (10.4 km²), of which 0.25% is water.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 4,479 people, 1,843 households, and 1,194 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,122.7 people per square mile (433.4/km²). There were 1,927 housing units at an average density of 483.0 per square mile (186.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.28% White, 0.36% Black or African American
, 0.22% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races
, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.
There were 1,843 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples
living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,667, and the median income for a family was $52,604. Males had a median income of $36,518 versus $22,891 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $21,435. About 3.7% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
, which operates an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.
's Empire Builder
between Chicago and Seattle, with a train stopping at the station
in each direction every day.
, for the Johnny Depp
movie Public Enemies. The downtown was made to look like the 1930s for the film. The historic Poser House was used as a brothel for the film.
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
in Columbia
Columbia County, Wisconsin
-Unincorporated communities:*Anacker*Belle Fountain*Durwards Glen*East Friesland*Harmony Grove*Ingle*Keyeser*Lake Wisconsin*Leeds*Lowville*Marcellon*North Leeds*Okee*Otsego-External links:***...
and Dodge
Dodge County, Wisconsin
Dodge County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 88,759. Its county seat is Juneau.-Geography:According to the U.S...
Counties in the south-central part of the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. The population was 4,991 at the 2010 census. Columbus is located about 28 miles (45.1 km) northeast of Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
on the Crawfish River
Crawfish River
The Crawfish River is a tributary of the Rock River, long, in south-central Wisconsin in the United States. Via the Rock River, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River....
. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area
Madison metropolitan area
The Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Wisconsin, anchored by the city of Madison. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 568,593.-Definitions:...
. Nearly all of the city is located within the town of Columbus
Columbus (town), Wisconsin
Columbus is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 711 at the 2000 census. The City of Columbus lies mostly with the town boundaries.-Geography:...
in Columbia County, though a small portion lies within the town of Elba
Elba, Wisconsin
Elba is a town in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,086 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Astico is locared in the town-Geography:...
in Dodge County.
Geography
Columbus is located at 43°20′14"N 89°1′21"W (43.337366, -89.022753).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 4 square miles (10.4 km²), of which 0.25% is water.
Demographics
In 1900, 2,349 people lived in Columbus, Wisconsin; in 1910, there were 2,523 residents.As of the census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 4,479 people, 1,843 households, and 1,194 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,122.7 people per square mile (433.4/km²). There were 1,927 housing units at an average density of 483.0 per square mile (186.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.28% White, 0.36% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.22% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.
There were 1,843 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,667, and the median income for a family was $52,604. Males had a median income of $36,518 versus $22,891 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $21,435. About 3.7% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Columbus is served by the Columbus School DistrictColumbus School District
The Columbus School District encompasses an area of approximately in Columbia, Dodge, and Dane Counties. Located in the south central Wisconsin city of Columbus, the district is approximately northwest of Milwaukee, northeast of Madison, and southeast of Portage.-Schools:The Columbus School...
, which operates an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.
Transportation
Columbus is served by AmtrakAmtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
's Empire Builder
Empire Builder
The Empire Builder is a passenger train route operated by Amtrak in the Midwestern and Northwestern United States. It is Amtrak's busiest long-distance route and busiest daily train, carrying more than 500,000 travelers annually since 2007. Overall, it is the railroad's 10th-busiest line. Before...
between Chicago and Seattle, with a train stopping at the station
Columbus (Amtrak station)
Columbus is a train station in Columbus, Wisconsin, USA, served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system. Originally built in 1906 by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad , it also includes an older freight station...
in each direction every day.
Historic buildings
- E. Clarke and Julia Arnold HouseE. Clarke and Julia Arnold HouseThe E. Clarke and Julie Arnold House is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed Usonian home in Columbus, Wisconsin.The Arnold house occupies a large site on the west edge of the city of Columbus and overlooks the farmlands to the west. It was built in 1955-1956 for E...
- Farmers and Merchants Union BankFarmers and Merchants Union Bank (Columbus, Wisconsin)The Farmers and Merchants Union Bank in Columbus, Wisconsin, also known as Farmers' and Merchants' Union Bank, is the last of eight "jewel box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan, and the next to last of those being constructed....
- Kurth BreweryKurth BreweryKurth Brewery was located in Columbus, Wisconsin and operated from 1859 to 1949. In 1914, it was producing about 100 barrels of beer a day, making it one of the largest breweries in southern Wisconsin. A fire destroyed the malting buildings in 1916; however, the hospitality bar remains today at the...
Movie set
Downtown Columbus was used to film several scenes, including a bank robberyBank robbery
Bank robbery is the crime of stealing from a bank during opening hours. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, robbery is "the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of...
, for the Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp
John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II is an American actor, producer and musician. He has won the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild award for Best Actor. Depp rose to prominence on the 1980s television series 21 Jump Street, becoming a teen idol...
movie Public Enemies. The downtown was made to look like the 1930s for the film. The historic Poser House was used as a brothel for the film.
Notable people
- Francis FaganFrancis FaganFrancis Fagan was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He served as commanding officer of Company G, Second Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. He was twice awarded the Navy Cross: once for his actions at the Battle of Guam, the other for his actions at...
, Navy CrossNavy CrossThe Navy Cross is the highest decoration that may be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and the second highest decoration given for valor. It is normally only awarded to members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard, but can be awarded to all...
recipient - James T. LewisJames T. LewisJames Taylor Lewis was an American lawyer and politician who served as the ninth Governor of Wisconsin.Lewis was born in Clarendon, New York, and in 1845 he settled in Columbus, Wisconsin. He held the positions of district attorney and county judge, and he was elected to terms in both the...
, Governor of WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is... - Peter MorrisPeter Morris (baseball)Peter R. Morris was a Welsh Major League Baseball shortstop in for the Washington Nationals of the Union Association. He played one game for them, going 0-for-3. He also played for the Milwaukee team in the Northwestern League in and 1884. He was killed in a railroad accident in December, 1884...
, baseball player - Bob PoserBob PoserJohn Falk "Bob" Poser was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns.-External links:...
, baseball player