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Columbus

North Dakota · 139 residents · 0.273 sq mi
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Population has declined 8% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $109,600. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 518%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
−8%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
509 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
−18%since 2000
from 57.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30821351872401990201020202024Columbus
202467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$53,716
+267%since 2000
from $14,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance42.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services40.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
+518%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
9.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(121)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(8)
Asian2.9%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.5%(31)
Diversity Score
23
+587%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
+43.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Female
64.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, North Dakota?

Columbus, North Dakota has about 139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Columbus, North Dakota expensive?

In Columbus, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $109,600.

How educated are people in Columbus, North Dakota?

About 45.3% 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 4.1% 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 83 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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