Columbus is a somewhat small coastal town (ie. on the ocean or tidally-influenced rivers) located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 5,685 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Columbus is the 313rd largest community in New Jersey.

Columbus is neither predominently blue-collar or white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Overall, Columbus is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Columbus who work in office and administrative support jobs (18.15%), sales jobs (12.01%), and management occupations (10.57%).

Also of interest is that Columbus has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Seniors make up 30.36% of Columbus's population, making it a popular place to retire. Because of the prominence of the retirement community, Columbus is good place for those over 65 to settle, as they will find many opportunities for socializing, as well as having access to many services oriented toward seniors.

Columbus is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town's good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Columbus's overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

The town is also nautical, which means that parts of Columbus are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and tidal rivers. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

As is often the case in a small town, Columbus doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Columbus Information and Demographics

The education level of Columbus citizens is substantially higher than the average US city or town, as 29.00% of adults in Columbus have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Columbus in 2000 was $29,225, which is middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $116,900 for a family of four.

The people who call Columbus home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Columbus is White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Columbus include Italian, German, Irish, English, Polish, Hungarian, and Russian.

The most common language spoken in Columbus is English. Some people also speak Gujarathi.