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Columbus

North Dakota · 130 residents (2025 est.) · 0.273 sq mi
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Columbus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 84 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $67,900. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 216%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67
−56%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
245 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
−7%since 2000
from 57.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:130 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30821351872401990201020202024Columbus
202467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
+176%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,679 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,184
+325%since 2000
from $14,643 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+34.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
+17%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction35.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance21.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services10.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
+216%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
73.3%
+38.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.8
+15%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
RELATED:See current rent listings in Columbus on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(149)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+120%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 72.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+25.4 ptssince 2016
from 73.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2016
from 26.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, North Dakota?

Columbus, North Dakota has about 67 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, North Dakota?

The typical household in Columbus, North Dakota earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, North Dakota expensive?

In Columbus, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $67,900.

How educated are people in Columbus, North Dakota?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, North Dakota?

About 9.0% of people in Columbus, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 155 residents, a change of about -70 percent over that period.

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