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Columbus Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
Population:
Columbus (city)* |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2000-2010
Change |
Actual |
Percent |
Population |
1,999 |
3,232 |
3,690 |
3,957 |
3,914 |
-43 |
-1.09 |
Land Area (sq. mile) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
44.86 |
44.92 |
+0.06 |
+0.13 |
Density (persons per sq. mile) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
88.2 |
87.1 |
-1.1 |
-1.2 |
Housing Units |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1,358 |
1,464 |
+106 |
+7.81 |
Households |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1,328 |
1,416 |
+88 |
+6.63 |
Persons Per Household |
-- |
-- |
-- |
2.97 |
2.76 |
-0.21 |
-7.07 |
* Columbus incorporated as
a city in 2006. Statistics prior to 2006 are for Columbus
Township. |
Geography:
Columbus is a city in Anoka County Minnesota. Anoka County Roads 18,
19, 23, 54, and 62 are the main routes in the community. Interstate 35
splits into Interstates 35E and 35W within the southeast corner of
Columbus. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a
total area of 47.76 square miles (123.70 km2), of which, 44.92 square
miles (116.34 km2) is land and 2.84 square miles (7.36 km2) is water.
The elevation is 915 feet (279 meters).
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
Demographics:
As of the census of 2010, there were
3,914 people, 1,416 households, and
1,119 families residing in the city. The
population density was 87.1 inhabitants
per square mile (33.6/km2). There were
1,464 housing units at an average
density of 32.6 per square mile
(12.6/km2). The racial makeup of the
city was 93.6% White, 0.7% African
American, 0.6% Native American, 3.6%
Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from
other races, and 1.2% from two or more
races. Hispanic or Latino of any race
were 1.6% of the population.
There were 1,416 households of which
31.3% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 69.1% were married
couples living together, 5.2% had a
female householder with no husband
present, 4.8% had a male householder
with no wife present, and 21.0% were
non-families. 15.5% of all households
were made up of individuals and 5.9% had
someone living alone who was 65 years of
age or older. The average household size
was 2.76 and the average family size was
3.08.
The median age in the city was 45.3
years. 22.3% of residents were under the
age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of
18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44;
39.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were
65 years of age or older. The gender
makeup of the city was 51.9% male and
48.1% female.
History:
The city was formerly known as Columbus Township until September 21,
2006, when it was incorporated as the city of Columbus, in response to
concerns that the adjacent city of Forest Lake was planning to annex
portions of the township.
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
Government:
Post Office:
US Post Office
78 6th Avenue SW
Forest Lake, MN 55025-1574
Phone: (651) 464-1353
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Fax: (651) 464-0070
Regular Business Hours:
Week Days
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Utilities:
Major
Employers/a>:
Employer |
Products/Services |
Employees |
n/a |
News:
Weather:
Map:
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Columbus Minnesota area
Events:
Attractions:
Recreation:
Lakes:
Lake Name |
Size
(acres) |
Location |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
none in the immediate area |
Health
Care:
none locally, hospitals and
clinics in Forest Lake |
Schools:
served by Forest Lake schools |
Churches:
Centennial Church 14854 Lake Drive NE Columbus, MN
55025 Phone: (651) 368-9500
Pastor: Dan Van Loon
Sunday Worship: 9:30 am
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Crossroads Church
17445 Notre Dame Street Columbus, MN 55025 Phone: (651)
464-2195
Pastor:
Brad Friedlein Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
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Hope Free
Lutheran Church 18323 Lexington Avenue N Columbus, MN
55025 Phone: (651) 464-7909
Pastor: n/a Sunday
Worship: 10:15 am
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Iglesia Manantial de
Vida 9511 W Broadway Columbus, MN 55025 Phone:
(651) 300-9595
Pastor:
William y Coral Zelaya Sunday Worship: 2:15 pm
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Immanuel Baptist
Church 9511 W Broadway Avenue Columbus, MN 55025
Phone: (651) 464-7504
Pastor: Matt Ragain Sunday Worship: 10:00 am
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