Columbus, North Carolina

Columbus is a town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States. 1,060 people lived here at the 2020 census.[3] It is the county seat of Polk County.[5]

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Location of Columbus, North Carolina
Location of Columbus, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°14′57″N 82°12′04″W / 35.24917°N 82.20111°W / 35.24917; -82.20111Coordinates: 35°14′57″N 82°12′04″W / 35.24917°N 82.20111°W / 35.24917; -82.20111
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyPolk
Area
 • Total3.77 sq mi (9.76 km2)
 • Land3.76 sq mi (9.73 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Population
 • Total1,060
 • Density282.14/sq mi (108.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28722
FIPS code37-13980[4]
GNIS feature ID2406301[2]
Websitewww.columbusnc.com

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Columbus, North Carolina
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Columbus town, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved February 26, 2024.