Columbia Heights is a city located in Anoka County Minnesota. Columbia Heights has a 2024 population of 22,389. Columbia Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,944 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbia Heights is $84,102 with a poverty rate of 13.09%. The median age in Columbia Heights is 37.2 years: 35.9 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,876 | 54.42% |
| Black or African American | 5,215 | 23.9% |
| Other race | 2,076 | 9.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,289 | 5.91% |
| Asian | 1,259 | 5.77% |
| Native American | 107 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,747 | 2.48 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 3,930 | 1.29 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 3,096 | 3.45 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 1,147 | 3.48 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Male | 574 | 3.37 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 864 | 5.56% |
| Associates Degree | 1,397 | 9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,668 | 23.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,096 | 7.06% |
| High School Graduate | 4,627 | 29.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 726 | 4.68% |
| Some College | 3,150 | 20.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,655 | 9,059 | 3,274 |
| Black | 3,004 | 2,611 | 776 |
| Hispanic | 1,480 | 957 | 196 |
| Other Race | 1,137 | 828 | 89 |
| Asian | 826 | 738 | 362 |
| 2+ Races | 545 | 441 | 187 |
| Native American | 82 | 63 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,665 | $65,118 | $59,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,207 | $68,849 | $70,192 |
| High School Graduate | $37,678 | $42,125 | $30,216 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,563 | $35,694 | $24,718 |
| Overall | $46,401 | $49,472 | $42,353 |
| Some College | $43,685 | $47,306 | $36,290 |
$46,401
Average Earnings
$49,472
Average Male
$42,353
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.55% of Columbia Heights residents speak only English, while 27.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 12.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,252 | 1,106 | 9.83% |
| Black | 5,204 | 931 | 17.89% |
| Hispanic | 2,805 | 475 | 16.93% |
| Other | 2,065 | 469 | 22.71% |
| Asian | 1,259 | 174 | 13.82% |
| Multiple | 1,289 | 149 | 11.56% |
| Native | 107 | 1 | 0.93% |
13.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.13%
Male Poverty Rate
13.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia Heights is Other, with 22.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia Heights is Native, with 0.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.05% |
| High School | 17.12% |
| Some College | 11.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.51% |
| Female Employed | 6.87% |
| Male Employed | 4.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,059 | $103,961 |
| Households | $70,470 | $84,102 |
| Married Families | $109,271 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,670 | $55,400 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
908
Number of Veterans
866
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 312 |
| Second Gulf War | 135 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Korea | 113 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 368 |
| 65 to 74 | 218 |
| 55 to 64 | 179 |
| 35 to 54 | 111 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 788 | 7.47% |
| Asian | 48 | 4.9% |
| Black | 32 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 20 | 24.39% |
| Other Race | 20 | 1.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.41%
Born in Columbia Heights
79.47%
Native Born
20.53%
Foreign Born
5.65%
Non Citizen
14.87%
Naturalized
79.47% of Columbia Heights residents were born in the United States, with 57.41% having been born in Minnesota. 5.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,945 | 111 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 22,834 | 111 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 22,723 | 112 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 22,611 | 111 | 0.49% |
| 2025 | 22,500 | 111 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 22,389 | 111 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 22,278 | 25 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 22,253 | 383 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 21,870 | -74 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 21,944 | 1,484 | 7.25% |
| 2019 | 20,460 | -58 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 20,518 | 311 | 1.54% |
| 2017 | 20,207 | 465 | 2.36% |
| 2016 | 19,742 | 30 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 19,712 | 33 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 19,679 | 27 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 19,652 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 19,658 | 108 | 0.55% |
| 2011 | 19,550 | 49 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 19,501 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,520 | -390 | -2.06% |
| 1990 | 18,910 | -1,119 | -5.59% |
| 1980 | 20,029 | -3,968 | -16.54% |
| 1970 | 23,997 | 6,464 | 36.87% |
| 1960 | 17,533 | 9,358 | 114.47% |
| 1950 | 8,175 | 2,140 | 35.46% |
| 1940 | 6,035 | 422 | 7.52% |
| 1930 | 5,613 | 2,645 | 89.12% |
| 1920 | 2,968 | -19,977 | -87.06% |