Columbus, MN Demographics

A map of Columbus's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,901	3,688	91.8%	88.7%
Asian	113	220	2.7%	5.3%
Native American/Other	90	35	2.1%	0.8%
Hispanic	86	49	2.0%	1.2%
Multiracial	58	149	1.4%	3.6%
Black	0	18	0.0%	0.4%

Columbus, Minnesota has an estimated population of 4,248, a slight increase from the 4,159 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 2.7% Asian, 2.1% Native American/Other, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Columbus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Columbus has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Columbus, that probability was 20.9% in 2020 and 15.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbus is ranked the 172nd 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). Columbus was ranked the 171st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbus's White Population

3,901 residents of Columbus, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbus is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Columbus ranks 543rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Columbus's population has increased from 88.7% to 91.8%.

Columbus is more White than neighboring Lino Lakes (84.7% White), Centerville (87% White), Forest Lake (86% White), and Ham Lake (89.4% White). Columbus is less White than neighboring Martin Lake (97.8% White).

Columbus's Black Population

0 residents of Columbus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbus is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Columbus ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Columbus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Columbus is less Black than neighboring Lino Lakes (3.8% Black), Forest Lake (3% Black), and Ham Lake (0.1% Black).

Columbus's Asian Population

113 residents of Columbus, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbus is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Columbus ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.6%. Asian residents' share of Columbus's population has decreased from 5.3% to 2.7%.

Columbus is more Asian than neighboring Martin Lake (2.2% Asian). Columbus is less Asian than neighboring Lino Lakes (4.1% Asian), Centerville (6.8% Asian), Forest Lake (3.6% Asian), and Ham Lake (4.4% Asian).

Columbus's Hispanic Population

86 residents of Columbus, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbus is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Columbus ranks 745th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbus's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.0%.

Columbus is more Hispanic than neighboring Martin Lake (0% Hispanic). Columbus is less Hispanic than neighboring Lino Lakes (3.7% Hispanic), Centerville (2.5% Hispanic), Forest Lake (3.8% Hispanic), and Ham Lake (2.6% Hispanic).

Columbus's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Columbus, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Columbus is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbus ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 157.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbus's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.1%.

Columbus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lino Lakes (0.6% Native American/Other), Centerville (0.4% Native American/Other), Martin Lake (0% Native American/Other), Forest Lake (1% Native American/Other), and Ham Lake (0.2% Native American/Other).

Columbus's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Columbus, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbus is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Columbus ranks 428th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbus's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.4%.

Columbus is more Multiracial than neighboring Martin Lake (0% Multiracial). Columbus is less Multiracial than neighboring Lino Lakes (3.2% Multiracial), Centerville (3.3% Multiracial), Forest Lake (2.7% Multiracial), and Ham Lake (3.2% 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.