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Encyclopedia > Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Columbia Heights is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,520. It is home to Columbia Heights High School (Abbreviated as CHHS), the Heights Theater, family dollar, dollar tree, great moon buffet, subway, columbia heights central middle scool (CMS), Asia, Sahibs, cvs, City County Federal credit union (ccfu), several auto body shops, three liquor stores, a plethora of fast food eateries, and Twin City Comics. There are also several well-maintained parks within the city limits, notably Huset Park, Kordiak Park, La Belle Park, and McKenna Park. Anoka County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Fast food is food prepared and served quickly at a fast-food restaurant or shop at low cost. ...


Geography

Location of Columbia Heights, Minnesota

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.2 km² (3.5 mi²). 8.9 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.82% water. Adapted from Wikipedias MN county maps by Catbar. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...


The city of Hilltop is entirely enclosed within the city. Hilltop is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 18,520 people, 8,033 households, and 4,731 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,072.6/km² (5,368.7/mi²). There are 8,151 housing units at an average density of 912.2/km² (2,362.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 87.39% White, 3.62% African American, 1.64% Native American, 3.46% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.30% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. 3.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 8,033 households out of which 23.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% are married couples living together, 11.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% are non-families. 34.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.93. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.1 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $40,562, and the median income for a family is $50,610. Males have a median income of $35,092 versus $28,993 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,368. 6.4% of the population and 3.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.6% of those under the age of 18 and 5.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


External links

  • City of Columbia Heights


 
 

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