Columbia Heights, MN Demographics

A map of Columbia Heights's Population by Race

Columbia Heights, Minnesota had a population of 21,973 in 2020. It was 51.9% White, 21.4% Black, 5.3% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Columbia Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbia Heights is the 53rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Columbia Heights's White Population

11,397 residents of Columbia Heights identify as White, or 51.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Columbia Heights considerably less than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbia Heights is ranked #875 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Heights is more White than neighboring Hilltop (29.3% White). Columbia Heights is less White than neighboring St. Anthony (74% White), Fridley (57.3% White), New Brighton (68.8% White), and Spring Lake Park (68.6% White).

Columbia Heights's Black Population

4,707 residents of Columbia Heights identify as Black, or 21.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Columbia Heights larger than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbia Heights is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Heights is more Black than neighboring Hilltop (15% Black), St. Anthony (10.2% Black), Fridley (18% Black), New Brighton (11.7% Black), and Spring Lake Park (12.6% Black).

Columbia Heights's Asian Population

1,175 residents of Columbia Heights identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Columbia Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbia Heights is ranked #61 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Heights is more Asian than neighboring Hilltop (5% Asian). Columbia Heights is less Asian than neighboring St. Anthony (6.7% Asian), Fridley (6.9% Asian), New Brighton (7.5% Asian), and Spring Lake Park (5.9% Asian).

Columbia Heights's Hispanic Population

3,246 residents of Columbia Heights identify as Hispanic, or 14.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Columbia Heights slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbia Heights is ranked #51 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Anthony (4% Hispanic), Fridley (11.1% Hispanic), New Brighton (6.2% Hispanic), and Spring Lake Park (7.5% Hispanic). Columbia Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Hilltop (44.3% Hispanic).

Columbia Heights's Native American/Other Population

383 residents of Columbia Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Columbia Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbia Heights is ranked #195 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Anthony (0.7% Native American/Other), Fridley (1.3% Native American/Other), New Brighton (0.8% Native American/Other), and Spring Lake Park (1.4% Native American/Other). Columbia Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hilltop (2.4% Native American/Other).

Columbia Heights's Multiracial Population

1,065 residents of Columbia Heights identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Columbia Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbia Heights is ranked #204 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Hilltop (4% Multiracial), St. Anthony (4.5% Multiracial), and Spring Lake Park (4.1% Multiracial). Columbia Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Fridley (5.4% Multiracial), and New Brighton (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.