Columbus is a city located in Burke County North Dakota. Columbus has a 2024 population of 129. Columbus is currently declining at a rate of -1.53% annually and its population has decreased by -5.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 136 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus is $152,223 with a poverty rate of 10.64%. The median age in Columbus is 52.9 years: 62.5 years for males, and 50.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26 | 1.81 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 17 | 1.18 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Married | 9 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
1.81
Average Household Size
96.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1 | 2.7% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 5.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 18.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 8.11% |
| High School Graduate | 11 | 29.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 13 | 35.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 36 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $58,250 | $58,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,250 | $58,750 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $56,000 | $56,250 | $0 |
$57,250
Average Earnings
$58,750
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.67% of Columbus residents speak only English, while 2.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 5 | 10.64% |
10.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
19.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus is White, with 10.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus is White, with 10.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Some College | 20% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $163,125 | $316,456 |
| Households | $95,000 | $152,223 |
| Married Families | $163,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,250 | $65,282 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 8.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.83%
Born in Columbus
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 63.83% having been born in North Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 120 | -2 | -1.64% |
| 2028 | 122 | -2 | -1.61% |
| 2027 | 124 | -2 | -1.59% |
| 2026 | 126 | -1 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 127 | -2 | -1.55% |
| 2024 | 129 | -2 | -1.53% |
| 2023 | 131 | -1 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 132 | -1 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 133 | -3 | -2.21% |
| 2020 | 136 | -4 | -2.86% |
| 2019 | 140 | 2 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 138 | -3 | -2.13% |
| 2017 | 141 | -6 | -4.08% |
| 2016 | 147 | -9 | -5.77% |
| 2015 | 156 | 5 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 151 | -6 | -3.82% |
| 2013 | 157 | 11 | 7.53% |
| 2012 | 146 | 7 | 5.04% |
| 2011 | 139 | 6 | 4.51% |
| 2010 | 133 | 0 | 0% |