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Columbus

North Dakota · 133 residents · 0.273 sq mi
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Columbus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $22,000. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
−12%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.3
−12%since 2000
from 57.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30821351872401990201020202024Columbus
202467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,679 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,549
+81%since 2000
from $14,643 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance25.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services16.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.0%
−65.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
49.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
−25%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(149)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(127)
Black1.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.2%(12)
Diversity Score
9
+181%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, North Dakota?

Columbus, North Dakota has about 133 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Columbus, North Dakota earns about $43,750 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 $22,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, North Dakota?

About 16.3% 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 13.8% 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 89 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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