Demographics & People — Columbus, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,211 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,300 |
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| Median Age | 44.9 |
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| Total Households | 1,637 |
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| Family Households | 1,294 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0837 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,901 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 168 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,179 |
| German | 964 |
| Norwegian | 519 |
| Other groups | 375 |
| Swedish | 355 |
| Irish | 310 |
| American | 306 |
| English | 264 |
| European | 139 |
| French (except Basque) | 128 |
Language
| English Only | 3,790 |
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| Spanish | 58 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,024 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 227 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,411 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Columbus, Minnesota.
