Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Columbia Heights, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,155

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.3%10,704

Black

26.8%5,948

Hispanic/Latino

15.3%3,392

Two or More

4.3%952

Asian

4.2%923

Other

0.9%202

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%34

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%935

High School Diploma

23.7%3,707

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%1,124

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%1,936

Associate's Degree

8.8%1,374

Bachelor's Degree

23.5%3,668

Master's Degree

6.9%1,073

Professional Degree

1.5%235

Doctorate

0.6%98

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

32.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$277,600

Median Renti

$1,295

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.9%5,854

Renter-Occupied

34.1%3,023

Total Units

9,321

Homeownership

65.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%218

$50K–$100K

1.3%79

$100K–$150K

5.8%339

$150K–$200K

6.3%367

$200K–$300K

43.6%2,555

$300K–$500K

36.4%2,130

$500K–$1M

2.6%150

$1M+

0.3%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

186

$500–$750

187

$750–$1,000

401

$1,000–$1,250

588

$1,250–$1,500

552

$1,500–$2,000

690

$2,000+

320

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%45

2010–2019

11%1,028

2000–2009

5.4%503

1990–1999

3.6%336

1980–1989

7.3%676

1970–1979

8.1%755

1960–1969

19.5%1,818

1950–1959

26.5%2,473

1940–1949

7.2%669

1939 or earlier

10.9%1,018

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.8%6,999

Electricity

20.1%1,780

Other

0.8%72

No Fuel

0.2%14

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,691

Mean Household Incomei

$92,368

Per Capita Incomei

$38,781

Poverty Ratei

16.2%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

12,756

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%618

$10K–$15K

2.9%254

$15K–$20K

5.4%476

$20K–$25K

3.5%312

$25K–$30K

3.8%338

$30K–$35K

2.6%234

$35K–$40K

3.9%345

$40K–$45K

3.3%297

$45K–$50K

3.4%305

$50K–$60K

5.1%456

$60K–$75K

9.7%859

$75K–$100K

15.2%1,353

$100K–$125K

8.9%786

$125K–$150K

7.4%658

$150K–$200K

9.7%860

$200K+

8.2%726

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

477

Residentsi

1,097

Avg. Tenant Renti

$590/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing3 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers250 homes96% occupied$679/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 892 homes89% occupied$402/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC39 homes96% occupied$462/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,691/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

83.1%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

16.2%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

72.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61.7% of subsidized households are minority

24.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,91422.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

361

India

137

Guatemala

China

Korea

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,654

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,056

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

822(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured