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Columbus

Minnesota · 3,914 residents · 44.849 sq mi
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Columbus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $282,300. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,914
−3%since 2009
from 4,020 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 90 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+2%since 2009
from 44.4 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,917
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $80,250 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,014
+2%since 2009
from $32,232 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $289,200 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $784 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 96.7% in 2009
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−6%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,919)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(40)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other1.1%(46)
Diversity Score6.2%(248)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(3,623)
Black0.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(64)
Asian3.6%(139)
Other0.6%(23)
Diversity Score15.5%(607)
Diversity Score
16
+151%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Minnesota?

Columbus, Minnesota has about 3,914 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Minnesota?

The typical household in Columbus, Minnesota earns about $82,917 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 $282,300, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Minnesota?

About 24.6% 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 9.1% 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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