City safety & data profile

Columbia HeightsMN

Columbia Heights, MN is a 20K-resident city in Anoka County with a median household income of $73,691.

Anoka County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Columbia Heights, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Columbia Heights has a population larger than 43% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $277,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

20K
Population
Top 57%
By size
$73,691
Median income
$277,600
Median home
16.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights posts a median household income higher than 42% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 58%
by median income, US cities

Where Columbia Heights income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,691 Bottom 42% higher than 42% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Columbia Heights, MN beyond the headline numbers

Columbia Heights sits inside Anoka County, Minnesota, at roughly 45.04°N, -93.26°W. Population 19,715, $73,691 median household income. Median home value $277,600, median rent $1,295. Poverty rate 16.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Columbia Heights's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.7%, then short sleep duration at 33.4%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Columbia Heights from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
19,715
Columbia Heights
Median Income
$73,691
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$277,600
+22% vs avg
Median Age
36.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Anoka County) - Columbia Heights's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
370K+11%
Median Income
$101,869+45%
Median Home Value
$346,500+80%
Poverty Rate
7%-5%
Unemployment
4.3%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Columbia Heights, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
Poverty Rate
16.3% +15% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.5%
Work From Home 18.5%
Public Transit 3.4%

Population

White 49.6%
African American 26.8%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.7%
Short Sleep Duration
33.4%
High Blood Pressure
33.4%
Physical Inactivity
29.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.7%
Binge Drinking
16.4%
Current Smoking
15.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.7%
Diabetes
12.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.7%
Annual Checkup 72.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Columbia Heights, MN? ▼
Columbia Heights, MN has a population of 19,715 people, located in Anoka County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in Columbia Heights? ▼
The median household income in Columbia Heights, MN is $73,691 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.3%.
What is the median home value in Columbia Heights? ▼
The median home value in Columbia Heights, MN is $277,600. Median rent is $1,295/month.
What are the top health concerns in Columbia Heights? ▼
The top health indicators in Columbia Heights include Obesity (39.7%), Short Sleep Duration (33.4%), High Blood Pressure (33.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Columbia Heights? ▼
The median age in Columbia Heights, MN is 36.8 years. 32.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Columbia Heights, MN is located in Anoka County, Minnesota. With a population of 20K and a $73,691 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Columbia Heights area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Columbia Heights's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Anoka County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.