Columbus, North Dakota facts for kids
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Columbus
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Location of Columbus, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burke |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,933 ft (589 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 139 |
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132 |
| • Density | 509.16/sq mi (196.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58727
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-15460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035976 |
Columbus is a small city in Burke County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 139 people lived there. The city was started in 1906. Interestingly, Columbus was named after an early postmaster, Columbus Larson, not after the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. This makes its name quite unique!
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Where is Columbus?
Columbus is located in North Dakota. It covers a total area of about 0.71 square kilometers (0.27 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 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% | |
| 2020 | 139 | 4.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 132 | −0.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 133 people living in Columbus. These people lived in 65 different homes. About 44 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in Columbus were White (about 95.5%). A small number were African American (1.5%) or Asian (2.3%). Less than 1% were from two or more races.
About 23% of homes had children under 18 years old. More than half of the homes (55.4%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2 people.
What is the Climate Like?
Columbus has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers can be warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are usually very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Columbus (Dakota del Norte) para niños
