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Columbus is a city in Platte County, Nebraska, 92 miles (148 km) west by north of Omaha on the Loup River, a short distance above the confluence with the Platte. In 1900, 3,522 people lived in Columbus, Nebraska; in 1910, 5,014; and in 1940, 7,632. The population was 20,971 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Platte CountyGR6.

Columbus is located at 412558N, 972131W (41.432785, -97.358530)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.8 km (9.2 mi). 23.2 km (9.0 mi) of it is land and 0.5 km (0.2 mi) of it (2.07%) is water.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 20,971 people, 8,302 households, and 5,562 families residing in the city. The population density was 902.7/km (2,337.3/mi). There were 8,818 housing units at an average density of 379.6/km (982.8/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 87.19% White, 1.45% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.49% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.65% of the population.Its Hispanic population has grown rapidly the last 10 years.