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Columbus, MN

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Population
4,356
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
910 ft
Median Home Value
$460,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,653/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$123,194
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Columbus in context.

OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityHam Lake, Minnesota4.3 miles away · 17,104 residents.

About Columbus

Columbus is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, situated at the junction of Interstate 35E and Interstate 35W. Incorporated as a city in 2006 to prevent annexation by neighboring Forest Lake, the community of approximately 4,248 is home to the Running Aces harness horse racing track. Public education is served by Forest Lake Area Schools.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+98.0rating

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