Columbus, North Dakota

Columbus, North Dakota
—  City  —
Location of Columbus, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°54′N 102°47′W / 48.9°N 102.783°W / 48.9; -102.783Coordinates: 48°54′N 102°47′W / 48.9°N 102.783°W / 48.9; -102.783
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Burke
Area
– Total	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2)
– Land	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2)
– Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	1,932 ft (589 m)
Population (2010)[1]
– Total	133
– Density	548.5/sq mi (211.8/km2)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
– Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	58727
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-15460[2]
GNIS feature ID	1028426[3]

Columbus is a city in Burke County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 133 at the 2010 census.^[1] Columbus was founded in 1906. Both this town and nearby Larson were named for an early postmaster that served the area (Columbus Larson).^[4]

Geography

Columbus is located at 48º54'N 102º47'W (48.9045, -102.7815).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	225		—
1920	332		47.6%
1930	516		55.4%
1940	506		−1.9%
1950	525		3.8%
1960	672		28.0%
1970	465		−30.8%
1980	325		−30.1%
1990	223		−31.4%
2000	151		−32.3%
2010	133		−11.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 151 people, 83 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 548.5 people per square mile (208.2/km²). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 515.8 per square mile (195.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.68% White, 0.66% African American and 0.66% Asian.

There were 83 households out of which 12.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.8% were non-families. 44.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 30.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.82 and the average family size was 2.49.

In the city the population was spread out with 10.6% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 19.9% from 25 to 44, 32.5% from 45 to 64, and 35.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $17,679, and the median income for a family was $26,667. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,643. There were 6.3% of families and 12.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 21.9% of those over 64.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table. Retrieved 2 May 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
4. ^ Wick, Douglas A.. "Columbus (Burke County)". North Dakota Place Names. http://www.webfamilytree.com/North_Dakota_Place_Names/C/columbus_%28burke_county%29.htm. Retrieved 9 May 2011.