Colgate, North Dakota

Colgate is an unincorporated community in Steele County, North Dakota, United States.

Founding

The townsite was founded in 1882. A post office called Colgate was established in 1883 and remained in operation until 1972. The community is named after James Boorman Colgate, who was the largest landowner with that he purchased from the Northern Pacific Railway.

Schools

There was a Colgate School District, but after the school closed in 1964, children began attending schools in Hope and Page.

Climate

Colgate has a humid continental climate, bordering on a dry-winter humid continental climate.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 62 people, 28 households, and 24 families living in the city. There were 30 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White and Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.