Columbia Heights, MN Demographics

A map of Columbia Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,704	11,397	48.3%	51.9%
Black	5,948	4,707	26.8%	21.4%
Hispanic	3,392	3,246	15.3%	14.8%
Multiracial	952	1,065	4.3%	4.8%
Asian	923	1,175	4.2%	5.3%
Native American/Other	236	383	1.1%	1.7%

Columbia Heights, Minnesota has an estimated population of 22,155, a less than 1% change from the 21,973 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.3% White, 26.8% Black, 15.3% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Columbia Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Columbia Heights has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Columbia Heights, that probability was 65.8% in 2020 and 66.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbia Heights is ranked the 51st most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. 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 was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbia Heights's White Population

10,704 residents of Columbia Heights, or 48.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbia Heights is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Columbia Heights ranks 875th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Heights's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Columbia Heights's population has decreased from 51.9% to 48.3%.

Columbia Heights is more White than neighboring Hilltop (20.8% White). Columbia Heights is less White than neighboring St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (76.2% White), Fridley (54.7% White), New Brighton (65.7% White), and Spring Lake Park (66.8% White).

Columbia Heights's Black Population

5,948 residents of Columbia Heights, or 26.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbia Heights is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Columbia Heights ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Heights's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Black residents' share of Columbia Heights's population has increased from 21.4% to 26.8%.

Columbia Heights is more Black than neighboring St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (9.7% Black), Fridley (20.4% Black), New Brighton (13.9% Black), and Spring Lake Park (4.7% Black). Columbia Heights is less Black than neighboring Hilltop (32.1% Black).

Columbia Heights's Asian Population

923 residents of Columbia Heights, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbia Heights is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Columbia Heights ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Heights's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Asian residents' share of Columbia Heights's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.2%.

Columbia Heights is more Asian than neighboring Hilltop (3.9% Asian). Columbia Heights is less Asian than neighboring St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (4.8% Asian), Fridley (5.8% Asian), New Brighton (6.3% Asian), and Spring Lake Park (8% Asian).

Columbia Heights's Hispanic Population

3,392 residents of Columbia Heights, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbia Heights is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Columbia Heights ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbia Heights's population has increased from 14.8% to 15.3%.

Columbia Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (3.5% Hispanic), Fridley (14.1% Hispanic), New Brighton (9% Hispanic), and Spring Lake Park (14.3% Hispanic). Columbia Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Hilltop (40.6% Hispanic).

Columbia Heights's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of Columbia Heights, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Columbia Heights is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbia Heights ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Heights's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbia Heights's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.1%.

Columbia Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hilltop (0.3% Native American/Other), St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (0.9% Native American/Other), Fridley (0.5% Native American/Other), and New Brighton (0.7% Native American/Other). Columbia Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Lake Park (1.9% Native American/Other).

Columbia Heights's Multiracial Population

952 residents of Columbia Heights, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbia Heights is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Columbia Heights ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbia Heights's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.3%.

Columbia Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Hilltop (2.4% Multiracial). Columbia Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (4.9% Multiracial), Fridley (4.5% Multiracial), and New Brighton (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.