Census tract · Anoka County
Census Tract 515.02, Anoka County, Minnesota
Census Tract 515.02, GEOID 27003051502, in Anoka County, Minnesota, entirely within Columbia Heights. 3,469 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±422); the 2020 Census counted 3,222.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,469
±422 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,222
Median household income
$89,083
±$16,496 (90% margin)
Anoka County: $101,869
Median home value
$278,300
±$39,520 (90% margin)
Anoka County: $346,500
Median gross rent
$1,160
±$48 (90% margin)
Anoka County: $1,464
Where is Census Tract 515.02?
Census Tract 515.02 is one of 90 census tracts in Anoka County, Minnesota. It covers 0.58 square miles of land, 5,546 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27003051502, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Columbia Heights | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 515.02: Tract 513.02 ($83,085), Tract 515.01 ($49,760), Tract 6.01 in Hennepin County ($102,953), Tract 6.03 in Hennepin County ($141,439) and Tract 411.03 in Ramsey County ($59,639). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 515.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 515.02's population at 3,469 (±422) in 1,518 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,222 residents and 1,462 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 515.02 | Columbia Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,469 ±422 | 22,155 |
| Households | 1,518 ±227 | 8,877 |
| Average household size | 2.28 ±0.25 | 2.48 |
| Housing units | 1,518 ±227 | 9,321 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 515.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 515.02 is 41.6 years old; 15.7% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.6%. 11.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 515.02 | Columbia Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 ±5.3 | 36.8 |
| Under 18 years | 15.7% ±3.4 pts | 20.9% |
| 65 years and over | 21.4% ±6.8 pts | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.1% ±8.1 pts | 15.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.6% ±8.8 pts | 48.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.6% ±8.6 pts | 26.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±3.1 pts | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.9 pts | 4.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±4.1 pts | 0.9% |
| Born outside the United States | 11.0% ±6.1 pts | 22.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.3% ±8.4 pts | 31.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±4.1 pts | 4.7% |
| With a disability | 10.3% ±3.0 pts | 12.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±4.8 pts | 6.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6% ±3.9 pts | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.3% ±7.9 pts | 32.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.4% ±6.6 pts | 9.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.3% ±8.7 pts | 85.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 515.02 earn?
Half of the 1,518 households in Census Tract 515.02 earn less than $89,083 a year (±$16,496), against $101,869 across Anoka County: 58th highest of the county's 90 tracts with a reliable estimate. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 515.02 | Columbia Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,083 ±$16,496 | $73,691 |
| Mean household income | $110,178 ±$34,884 | $92,368 |
| Per capita income | $49,545 ±$15,153 | $38,781 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2% ±6.0 pts | 16.3% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9% ±3.3 pts | 20.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5% ±3.2 pts | 13.8% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±3.3 pts | 94.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5% ±5.5 pts | 90.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 515.02?
Owners occupy 67.5% of Census Tract 515.02's occupied homes and renters 32.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,300 by its owner (±$39,520). The median renter pays $1,160 a month including utilities, and 41.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 515.02 | Columbia Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $278,300 ±$39,520 | $277,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,160 ±$48 | $1,295 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.0% ±17.5 pts | 56.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,725 ±$167 | $1,716 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.5% ±8.6 pts | 65.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.5% ±8.6 pts | 34.1% |
| Housing units | 1,518 ±227 | 9,321 |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.0% ±10.3 pts | 59.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5% ±4.3 pts | 11.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.4% ±4.0 pts | 10.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.6% ±4.9 pts | 10.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 515.02 get to work?
64.2% of Census Tract 515.02's workers drive alone and 19.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Tract 515.02 | Columbia Heights |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.3% ±7.0 pts | 70.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±3.8 pts | 5.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 64.2% ±9.8 pts | 66.1% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±5.2 pts | 8.4% |
| Public transportation | 7.5% ±5.1 pts | 3.4% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% |
| Worked from home | 19.0% ±7.1 pts | 18.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min ±2.3 | 23.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 515.02 compare with the other tracts in Anoka County?
Among Anoka County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 515.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Anoka County | In Columbia Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 53rd of 90 | 3rd of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 90 | 5th of 6 |
| Median household income | 58th of 90 | 1st of 6 |
| Per capita income | 28th of 90 | 1st of 6 |
| Median home value | 74th of 89 | 3rd of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 71st of 77 | 5th of 6 |
| Poverty rate | 18th of 44 | 3rd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th of 90 | 2nd of 6 |
| Median age | 31st of 90 | 2nd of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 68th of 90 | 3rd of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Anoka County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 505.05 | 55th | $93,417±$19,930 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 502.28 | 56th | $90,022±$17,166 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 502.29 | 57th | $89,112±$19,201 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 515.02 | 58th | $89,083±$16,496 |
| Tract 511.03 | 59th | $87,992±$22,638 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 506.12 | 60th | $87,500±$37,431 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 512.03 | 61st | $86,650±$5,499 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 515.02?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 515.02 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections