How long is the commute from Columbus, MN?
Workers who live in Columbus, MN take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
14.1% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Columbus get to work
| Means of transportation | Columbus | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±6.8 points) | 72.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±3.8 points) | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.1% (±5.9 points) | 17.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Columbus, the average commute is higher than in Anoka County (25.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Columbus, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Anoka County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Anoka County, Columbus ranks 6 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 685 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Columbus
| Vehicles available | Columbus | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 4.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.5% (±4.5 points) | 26.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±7.7 points) | 41.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 50.9% (±7.3 points) | 27.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Columbus, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Anoka County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Columbus
| Columbus | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.1% (±5.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±4.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Columbus, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Anoka County (94.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Columbus
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | — | 28.8 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Ham Lake | 4.2 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Centerville | 6.6 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Lake | 6.9 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Lino Lakes | 6.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Blaine | 7.5 mi | 24.5 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Circle Pines | 7.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Linwood Township | 8.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| East Bethel | 8.6 mi | 32.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Forest Lake, MN (24.2 minutes), Lino Lakes, MN (24.8 minutes), Blaine, MN (24.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Linwood Township, MN (33.0 minutes), East Bethel, MN (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Anoka County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Grove | 37.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Bethel | 37.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Linwood Township | 33.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | East Bethel | 32.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 5 | St. Francis | 32.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Columbus | 28.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Ham Lake | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 8 | Ramsey | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 9 | Nowthen | 27.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Centerville | 25.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Hilltop | 25.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 12 | Andover | 25.4 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Anoka County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Columbus
How long is the average commute in Columbus?
Workers who live in Columbus, MN take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Columbus without a car?
0.5% of households in Columbus have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Columbus?
14.1% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Columbus worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Minnesota
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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