HarrisDemocratic33.8%957TrumpRepublican63.9%1,807OtherAll other candidates2.3%66
R+30.0- Lead
- 850
- Total
- 2,830
- vs nation
- R+28.6
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic35.4%977TrumpRepublican62.3%1,718OtherAll other candidates2.3%63
R+26.9- Lead
- 741
- Total
- 2,758
- vs nation
- R+31.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic31.9%805TrumpRepublican60.9%1,537OtherAll other candidates7.1%180
R+29.0- Lead
- 732
- Total
- 2,522
- vs nation
- R+31.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic39.3%988RomneyRepublican58.3%1,465OtherAll other candidates2.4%60
R+19.0- Lead
- 477
- Total
- 2,513
- vs nation
- R+22.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic41.3%1,028McCainRepublican56.3%1,401OtherAll other candidates2.3%58
R+15.0- Lead
- 373
- Total
- 2,487
- vs nation
- R+22.3
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic39.5%948BushRepublican58.9%1,413OtherAll other candidates1.6%38
R+19.4- Lead
- 465
- Total
- 2,399
- vs nation
- R+16.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+30.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,2482024 5-year
- Median household income
- $123,1942024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 92.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 0.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+30.0 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −19.4% |
| 2008 | −15.0% |
| 2012 | −19.0% |
| 2016 | −29.0% |
| 2020 | −26.9% |
| 2024 | −30.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 33.8%Harris957 | 63.9%Trump1,807 | 2.3% | R+30.0 | R+3.2 | R+28.6 | 2,830 | |
| R | 35.4%Biden977 | 62.3%Trump1,718 | 2.3% | R+26.9 | D+2.2 | R+31.3 | 2,758 | |
| R | 31.9%Clinton805 | 60.9%Trump1,537 | 7.1% | R+29.0 | R+10.0 | R+31.1 | 2,522 | |
| R | 39.3%Obama988 | 58.3%Romney1,465 | 2.4% | R+19.0 | R+4.0 | R+22.8 | 2,513 | |
| R | 41.3%Obama1,028 | 56.3%McCain1,401 | 2.3% | R+15.0 | — | R+22.3 | 2,487 | |
| R | 39.5%Kerry948 | 58.9%Bush1,413 | 1.6% | R+19.4 | — | R+16.9 | 2,399 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 32.1%882 | 67.9%1,863 | 2,745 |
| 2020 | R | 31.9%852 | 68.1%1,821 | 2,673 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 35.9%915 | 64.1%1,634 | 2,549 |
Columbus sits at the northeastern edge of the Twin Cities metro, where low-density residential development has pushed into traditionally agricultural land, producing a voter profile that leans toward outer-ring suburban patterns rather than urban or rural extremes.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 30.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 30.0 points.
A population of 4,248, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $123,194 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Columbus, Minnesota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Columbus, Minnesota voted Republican by 30.0 points (R+30.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,830 votes cast, 957 went Democratic and 1,807 went Republican.
How many people live in Columbus, Minnesota?
Columbus, Minnesota has a population of 4,248 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Columbus, Minnesota?
Median household income in Columbus, Minnesota is $123,194 — above the national median of $80,734. The Minnesota state median is $89,062.
What is the political history of Columbus, Minnesota?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Columbus, Minnesota from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.