Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Columbia Heights: City in Anoka County, Minnesota
About
Columbia Heights is a city located in the county of Anoka in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,496 and a population density of 2,152 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,381 inhabitants.
The city was created 126 years ago in 1897.
Quick Facts about Columbia Heights
| Population : | 20,381 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Anoka County |
| Postal code : | 55421 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 763 |
| Area : | 9.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 922 feet / 281 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1898 (126 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:23:55 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 2,250 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Columbia Heights is located at 45°2'27"N 93°15'47"W (45.0408000, -93.2630000). It has 3 neighbors: Fridley, Hilltop and Minneapolis.
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Official website of Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights has 3 neighbours.
- Fridley city in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
- Hilltop city in Minnesota, United States
- Minneapolis The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. The city is home to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the Target Center, and the Minnesota Vikings. Minneapolis is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Demographics
The population of Columbia Heights increased by 4.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,496 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,549 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,656 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,650 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,676 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,708 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,726 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,184 | 2.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,485 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,427 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,381 | -0.23% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,715 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 19,589 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,292 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 19,622 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.0% |
| White only, percent : | 31.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 58.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 21.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 18.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 224 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.7% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $558,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,223 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,179 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,520 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,403 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.78 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 25.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,585 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,385 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 189,615 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,511 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,245 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,959 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,631 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,561 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 868 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,877 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 699 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 74 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,524 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 15,681.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.25 |
Other Places in Columbia Heights
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People born in Columbia Heights (2)
People born in Columbia Heights, including screenwriter Pat Proft, Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient James D. La Belle, .
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Schools in Columbia Heights
College & universities near Columbia Heights, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173744 | Aveda Institute-Minneapolis | Minneapolis (MN) | 55414 |
| 125231 | Walden University | Minneapolis (MN) | 55401 |
| 175120 | Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center | Minneapolis (MN) | 55405 |
| 413413 | Capella University | Minneapolis (MN) | 55402-3389 |
| 446002 | American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | Roseville (MN) | 55113 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Columbia Heights, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
Post offices near Columbia Heights
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heigh Post Office | Minneapolis (MN) | 55421 |
Other cities in Anoka County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anoka County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 66,697 | A city in Anoka County, Minnesota. |
| Co on Rapids | 62,935 | The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota. |
| Ramsey | 28,523 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fridley | 27,857 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA |
| Lino Lakes | 22,427 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka | 17,517 | City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota |
| Ham Lake | 16,943 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| East Bethel | 12,102 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Oak Grove | 9,027 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Francis | 8,065 | City in Anoka and Isanti counties, Minnesota, United States |
| Linwood | 5,464 | Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Circle Pines | 4,928 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Nowthen | 4,732 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Columbus | 4,211 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Centerville | 4,034 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Hilltop | 764 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Columbia Heights distances to largest Minnesota cities
