Columbus, Minnesota
City · Population 4,307 · #172 in Minnesota
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About Columbus
Columbus is a small town in eastern Minnesota, home to 4,307 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Columbus holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 44.85 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 96 residents per square mile.
📰 Columbus News Today
- HIGHLIGHTS: Columbus Crew vs. MNUFC | May 2, 2026 Minnesota United FC · May 2
- 2026 Leagues Cup: Columbus beats UNAM Pumas on penalties, Minnesota's comeback, and Real Salt Lake wins at home ussoccerplayers.com · Aug 12
- Columbus Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Wu Concludes Day One of NCAA Regionals in Columbus - University of Minnesota Athletics gophersports.com · May 18
- Blue Jackets acquire center Jordan Schroeder from Minnesota NHL.com · Jul 30
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What Makes Columbus Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Columbus — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Jesse Preiner
Population (2024)4,307
Rank in state#172 of 855
Land area44.85 sq mi
Density96/sq mi
Coordinates45.2549, -93.1077