Columbus, MN Demographics

A map of Columbus's Population by Race

Columbus, Minnesota had a population of 4,159 in 2020. It was 88.7% White, 0.4% Black, 5.3% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Columbus, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbus is the 171st 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).

Columbus's White Population

3,688 residents of Columbus identify as White, or 88.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Columbus larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbus is ranked #541 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Columbus is more White than neighboring Lino Lakes (85.4% White), Centerville (87.9% White), Forest Lake (86.9% White), and Ham Lake (87.6% White). Columbus is less White than neighboring Martin Lake (93.2% White).

Columbus's Black Population

18 residents of Columbus identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Columbus slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbus is ranked #434 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Columbus is less Black than neighboring Lino Lakes (3.8% Black), Centerville (0.5% Black), Martin Lake (0.6% Black), Forest Lake (1.7% Black), and Ham Lake (0.7% Black).

Columbus's Asian Population

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

Columbus is more Asian than neighboring Lino Lakes (3.4% Asian), Centerville (3% Asian), Martin Lake (1.3% Asian), Forest Lake (2.6% Asian), and Ham Lake (4% Asian).

Columbus's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Columbus identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Columbus roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbus is ranked #735 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Columbus is less Hispanic than neighboring Lino Lakes (2.6% Hispanic), Centerville (3.2% Hispanic), Martin Lake (1.3% Hispanic), Forest Lake (3.8% Hispanic), and Ham Lake (2.7% Hispanic).

Columbus's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Columbus identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Columbus roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbus is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Columbus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Martin Lake (0.3% Native American/Other), Forest Lake (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ham Lake (0.6% Native American/Other). Columbus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lino Lakes (1% Native American/Other), and Centerville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Columbus's Multiracial Population

149 residents of Columbus identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Columbus roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Columbus is ranked #418 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Columbus is more Multiracial than neighboring Martin Lake (3.3% Multiracial). Columbus is less Multiracial than neighboring Lino Lakes (3.8% Multiracial), Centerville (4.5% Multiracial), Forest Lake (4.3% Multiracial), and Ham Lake (4.4% Multiracial).

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