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Accessing public records in Columbus, GA

Columbus is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Muscogee County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Muscogee County Sheriff's Office and Columbus Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Auburn and Opelika.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Columbus residents.

Georgia Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

Georgia Department of Public Health: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Georgia Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS): Manages records related to driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and driving records.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Muscogee County include Columbus State University, Muscogee City Marshal and Muscogee County Schools.

Complete public record stats in Columbus, GA

Crime rates in Columbus, GA

Primary law enforecment agencies in Columbus

Name Type County City
Muscogee County Sheriff's Office County Muscogee
Columbus Police Department City Muscogee Columbus
On average, overall crime occurs -24% less than the national average and is solved 28% of the time. In Columbus, Homicide is committed at a per capita rate (7.3 / 100k residents) which is 16% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Homicide occurred 15 times per year. And Arson occurs at a lower rate of -84% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Columbus Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 246.5 | Last Year Count: 1062 | 5-Year Average Count: 503.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 28.5%
Columbus's per capita rate is -8% less than national rate.

-8%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 349.7 | Last Year Count: 1292 | 5-Year Average Count: 714.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 28.58%
Columbus's per capita rate is -8% less than national rate.

-8%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 77.9 | Last Year Count: 157 | 5-Year Average Count: 159.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 28.77%
Columbus's per capita rate is -4% less than national rate.

-4%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 1.7 | Last Year Count: 6 | 5-Year Average Count: 3.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 64.71%
Columbus's per capita rate is -84% less than national rate.

-84%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 7.3 | Last Year Count: 19 | 5-Year Average Count: 15 | Solved (5yr ave): 48%
Columbus's per capita rate is 16% higher than national rate.

+16%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 263.6 | Last Year Count: 631 | 5-Year Average Count: 538.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 12.92%
Columbus's per capita rate is -2% less than national rate.

-2%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 186.4 | Last Year Count: 586 | 5-Year Average Count: 381 | Solved (5yr ave): 18.79%
Columbus's per capita rate is -34% less than national rate.

-34%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 1348.1 | Last Year Count: 3602 | 5-Year Average Count: 2755 | Solved (5yr ave): 16.21%
Columbus's per capita rate is -4% less than national rate.

-4%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 17.9 | Last Year Count: 30 | 5-Year Average Count: 36.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 20.77%
Columbus's per capita rate is -55% less than national rate.

-55%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 1798.1 | Last Year Count: 4819 | 5-Year Average Count: 3674.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 16%
Columbus's per capita rate is -8% less than national rate.

-8%

Income distribution in Columbus, GA

The household income level of Under $5,000 is 81% more common than the national average, making up 5.7% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -51% less common than the national average, making up 8.6% of the population in Columbus.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Columbus is 81.22% higher than National Ave.)

5.7%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Columbus is 60.7% higher than National Ave.)

3.9%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Columbus is 31.85% higher than National Ave.)

5.1%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Columbus is 28.99% higher than National Ave.)

4.7%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Columbus is 53.71% higher than National Ave.)

5.9%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Columbus is 42.37% higher than National Ave.)

11.1%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Columbus is 21.87% higher than National Ave.)

13.2%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Columbus is 11.89% higher than National Ave.)

17.8%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Columbus is 2.05% higher than National Ave.)

12.4%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Columbus is -26.07% less than National Ave.)

11.6%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Columbus is -51.08% less than National Ave.)

8.6%

Education levels in Columbus, GA

Colleges in Muscogee County

Name Type
Columbus State University University or College
The education level of Some College is 25% more common than the national average, making up 34% of the population. And the education level of Bachelors is -19% less common than the national average, making up 16.6% of the population in Columbus.

Less Than Highschool (Columbus is 6.85% higher than National Ave.)

11.6%

Highschool (Columbus is 9.98% higher than National Ave.)

26.8%

Some College (Columbus is 25.36% higher than National Ave.)

34%

Bachelors (Columbus is -19.08% less than National Ave.)

16.6%

Graduate Degree (Columbus is -17.72% less than National Ave.)

11%

College Or Above (Columbus is -18.54% less than National Ave.)

27.6%

Stem Degree (Columbus is -7.78% less than National Ave.)

39.2%

Socioeconimics in Columbus, GA

In Columbus, the Poverty percent is 55% higher than the national average, making up 19.5% of the population. And Limited English percent is -79% lower than the national average, making up 1.1% of the population.

Married (Columbus is -12.6% less than National Ave.)

39%

Divorced (Columbus is 35.86% higher than National Ave.)

16.6%

Never Married (Columbus is 11.45% higher than National Ave.)

38%

Widowed (Columbus is 20.91% higher than National Ave.)

6.4%

Home Ownership (Columbus is -18.37% less than National Ave.)

48.5%

Rent Burden (Columbus is 0.77% higher than National Ave.)

30.2%

Labor Force Participation (Columbus is -2.23% less than National Ave.)

61%

Unemployment Rate (Columbus is 42.28% higher than National Ave.)

8%

Disabled (Columbus is 40.12% higher than National Ave.)

16.8%

Poverty (Columbus is 55.29% higher than National Ave.)

19.5%

Limited English (Columbus is -79.03% less than National Ave.)

1.1%

Commute Time (Columbus is -21.61% less than National Ave.)

20.2%

Health Uninsured (Columbus is 45.97% higher than National Ave.)

12%

Demograhics in Columbus, GA

Black (Columbus is 265.55% higher than National Ave.)

46.4%

White (Columbus is -33.99% less than National Ave.)

41.7%

Hispanic (Columbus is -59.27% less than National Ave.)

7.9%

Multiple (Columbus is -15.91% less than National Ave.)

6%

Other (Columbus is -48.28% less than National Ave.)

3.1%

Asian (Columbus is -58.68% less than National Ave.)

2.6%

Native (Columbus is -86.48% less than National Ave.)

0.1%

Pacific (Columbus is -50.04% less than National Ave.)

0.1%

Age distribution in Columbus, GA

Age Under 10 (Columbus is 21% higher than National Ave.)

14.2%

Age 10 To 19 (Columbus is 6.99% higher than National Ave.)

13.6%

Age 20s (Columbus is 12.12% higher than National Ave.)

15.3%

Age 30s (Columbus is 11.45% higher than National Ave.)

14.9%

Age 40s (Columbus is -5.18% less than National Ave.)

11.4%

Age 50s (Columbus is -8.42% less than National Ave.)

11.3%

Age 60s (Columbus is -1.84% less than National Ave.)

10.7%

Age 70s (Columbus is -17.11% less than National Ave.)

5.4%

Age Over 80 (Columbus is -12.49% less than National Ave.)

3.2%

General info in Columbus, GA

County Name Muscogee
Population 262,061
Population Proper 204,366
Density 348.5
Age Median 34.60 (Columbus is -6.3% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.30 (Columbus is 5% higher than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 42.70 (Columbus is -18.29% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 28,878.00 (Columbus is -19.39% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 144,096.00 (Columbus is -54.58% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 951.00 (Columbus is -23.08% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 30.20 (Columbus is 0.77% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Columbus and Muscogee County

Name Type County City
Muscogee County Sheriff's Office County Muscogee
Columbus Police Department City Muscogee Columbus
Columbus State University University or College Muscogee
Muscogee City Marshal Other Muscogee
Muscogee County Schools Other Muscogee

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