Columbus is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States.

[7] Anoka County Roads 18, 19, 23, 54, and 62 are the main routes in the community.

The junction is commonly known as the Forest Lake Split, after the city to the immediate east.

[8] Carlos Avery Wildlife Area is in the north-central and west-central parts of the city.

There were 1,464 housing units at an average density of 32.6 per square mile (12.6/km2).

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.

There were 1,358 housing units at an average density of 30.3 per square mile (11.7/km2).

11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.