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Columbus

Minnesota · 4,356 residents (2025 est.) · 44.849 sq mi
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Columbus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $460,200. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,248
+1%since 2023
from 4,211 in 2023
2009 – 2025
95 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 94 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.9
−5%since 2023
from 47.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,356 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 20092024
4K4K4K4K4K200920202024Columbus
20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$123,194
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $117,917 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
$46,631
−2%since 2023
from $47,354 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.305
−1%since 2023
from 0.308 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$460,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $439,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
$1,653
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,534 in 2023
US average: $1,442
88.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
11.3% rent
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
17.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
55.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,891)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(10)
Asian4%(168)
Other3.4%(142)
Diversity Score17.9%(755)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,901)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(86)
Asian2.7%(113)
Other3.5%(148)
Diversity Score19.3%(820)
19
+8%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.8 min
+2%since 2023
from 28.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
78.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
34.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
3.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
93.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Columbus, Minnesota?

Columbus, Minnesota has about 4,248 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Minnesota?

The typical household in Columbus, Minnesota earns about $123,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, Minnesota expensive?

In Columbus, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $460,200, and the typical rent is about $1,653 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Minnesota?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, Minnesota?

About 3.5% of people in Columbus, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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