Columbus is a village in Adams County, Illinois, United States.

[3] A post office called Columbus was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1963.

There were 46 housing units at an average density of 208.14 per square mile (80.36/km2).

The racial makeup of the village was 92.11% White, 1.75% African American, and 6.14% from two or more races.

34.38% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.63% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.