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Columbus is a town in Polk County.
It is the county seat.
The community was named for Dr. Columbus Mills, state legislator.
The latitude of Columbus is 35.253N. The longitude is -82.197W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,102 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 994.
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$25,469National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Columbus demographic reports
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8% of Columbus residents report German ancestry, and 11% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Columbus ancestry & family history guide.
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- Ancestry.com - NC data
- Birth, marriage & death records
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- Columbus area cemeteries
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- Cemetery record compendium
- North Carolina cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
- Communities near Columbus
- Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
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- Communities in Polk County
- Columbus business guide
- Polk County Chamber of Commerce
- Better Business Bureau
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- Corporate records search
- Courts in North Carolina
- Local ordinances in North Carolina (Partial selection)
- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
- Charitable donations
- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in North Carolina
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Columbus was $15,587, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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- Polk County economic census
- Polk County economic summary
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- North Carolina economic data
16% of Columbus residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Columbus
- Colleges in North Carolina
- Learning Disabilities Association in North Carolina
- Schools in or near Columbus
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- Air pollution in Polk County
- Diesel soot in Polk County
- Land contamination in Polk County
- Nature Conservancy projects in North Carolina
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Polk County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in North Carolina
- Columbus Fall Festival - Oct. 31, 2007
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- ePodunk festival listings
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- Polk County government
- North Carolina state government
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- Historic sites in or near Columbus
- Historic sites in North Carolina
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- Museums in North Carolina
- North Carolina state archives
- North Carolina state encyclopedia
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Polk County genealogy forum
Median rent in Columbus, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $282. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $840.
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Libraries in Columbus include Polk County Public Library ... View libraries
- Census map of Columbus area
- Historic maps of NC cities - Library of Congress
- Historic maps of North Carolina
- Topographic map of Columbus
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- Kiwanis clubs in North Carolina
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- Nonprofit guide for Columbus
- Rotary club search
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- Aerial photo of Columbus
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- Post cards of North Carolina communities
Polk County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Columbus political report.
- North Carolina Democratic party
- North Carolina Republican party
- Polk County elections board
- North Carolina elections board
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The average commute time for Columbus workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Columbus include Days Inn.
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