| Place Name | Columbus |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28722 |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 1,516 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 6.11% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 81.14% |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 10th |
| State House Districts | 113 |
| State Senate Districts | 47 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 81.14% |
| African American | 2.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% |
| Asian | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 14.45% |