Columbia, MD

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Columbia Overview

106,600
TOTAL POPULATION
51,416
MALE POPULATION
55,184
FEMALE POPULATION
93.17
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.33
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$59,338
PER CAPITA INCOME
$149,123
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$124,537
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,630
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
61,076
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Columbia Zip Codes

Columbia Area Codes

Race in Columbia

The most populous races in Columbia are White / Caucasian (50,879 | 47.7%), Black / African American (30,057 | 28.2%), and Asian (13,877 | 13.0%).
Race in Columbia
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,87713.0%
Black / African American30,05728.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific650.1%
Hispanic or Latino9,6889.1%
Native / Alaskan2500.2%
White / Caucasian50,87947.7%
Two or more Races8,6958.2%
Some other Race2,7772.6%
Total106,600100.0%

Ancestry in Columbia

The most populous ancestries reported in Columbia are German (11,696 | 11.0%), Irish (10,035 | 9.4%), English (8,047 | 7.5%), Subsaharan African (6,302 | 5.9%), and Italian (5,072 | 4.8%), together accounting for 38.6% of all Columbia residents.
Ancestry in Columbia
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1250.1%
African1,7611.7%
Albanian170.0%
American3,3903.2%
Apache350.0%
Arab9800.9%
Argentinean1340.1%
Armenian140.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac420.0%
Australian700.1%
Austrian3360.3%
Bahamian340.0%
Barbadian1370.1%
Basque130.0%
Belgian750.1%
Bhutanese3440.3%
Blackfeet470.0%
Bolivian330.0%
Brazilian1930.2%
British1,0311.0%
British West Indian2390.2%
Bulgarian90.0%
Burmese2,5532.4%
Cambodian630.1%
Canadian2410.2%
Cape Verdean1930.2%
Carpatho Rusyn190.0%
Celtic160.0%
Central American3,5923.4%
Central American Indian1190.1%
Cherokee2550.2%
Chickasaw120.0%
Chilean220.0%
Choctaw130.0%
Colombian4610.4%
Costa Rican140.0%
Croatian680.1%
Cuban5600.5%
Czech3010.3%
Czechoslovakian920.1%
Danish2690.3%
Dominican1930.2%
Dutch3590.3%
Eastern European1,2361.2%
Ecuadorian200.0%
Egyptian1510.1%
English8,0477.5%
Ethiopian8640.8%
European2,3782.2%
Filipino1860.2%
Finnish1480.1%
French1,3611.3%
French Canadian4690.4%
German11,69611.0%
German Russian290.0%
Ghanaian6200.6%
Greek5120.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro110.0%
Guatemalan2810.3%
Guyanese2830.3%
Haitian4840.4%
Honduran1,0341.0%
Hungarian5150.5%
Icelander190.0%
Indian (Asian)3,8823.6%
Indonesian1050.1%
Iranian8080.8%
Iraqi100.0%
Irish10,0359.4%
Israeli410.0%
Italian5,0724.8%
Jamaican1,4921.4%
Kenyan1740.2%
Korean1,2661.2%
Laotian1980.2%
Latvian790.1%
Lebanese930.1%
Liberian970.1%
Lithuanian5280.5%
Lumbee30.0%
Macedonian410.0%
Maltese180.0%
Mexican1,5501.5%
Mexican American Indian710.1%
Mongolian880.1%
Moroccan240.0%
Native Hawaiian480.1%
Nicaraguan310.0%
Nigerian1,4541.4%
Northern European2210.2%
Norwegian7700.7%
Osage190.0%
Pakistani1720.2%
Palestinian430.0%
Panamanian1380.1%
Paraguayan160.0%
Pennsylvania German360.0%
Peruvian3640.3%
Polish3,0892.9%
Portuguese2030.2%
Potawatomi110.0%
Puerto Rican1,8201.7%
Romanian3280.3%
Russian2,3042.2%
Salvadoran2,0942.0%
Samoan90.0%
Scandinavian1290.1%
Scotch-Irish1,0291.0%
Scottish1,8941.8%
Serbian260.0%
Sierra Leonean4030.4%
Sioux600.1%
Slavic950.1%
Slovak3630.3%
Somali860.1%
South American1,1811.1%
Spaniard2190.2%
Spanish2100.2%
Spanish American190.0%
Sri Lankan6450.6%
Subsaharan African6,3025.9%
Sudanese40.0%
Swedish5770.5%
Swiss2130.2%
Syrian3020.3%
Thai4,9194.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian950.1%
Turkish1140.1%
Ugandan220.0%
Ukrainian6950.6%
Venezuelan1310.1%
Vietnamese4830.4%
Welsh5760.5%
West Indian1000.1%
Yugoslavian180.0%
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Immigrants in Columbia

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Columbia came from Asia (10,693 | 10.0%), Latin America (4,877 | 4.6%), Eastern Asia (4,296 | 4.0%), South Central Asia (4,215 | 4.0%), and Africa (4,102 | 3.8%), together accounting for 26.4% of all Columbia residents.
Immigrants in Columbia
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1250.1%
Africa4,1023.8%
Argentina740.1%
Asia10,69310.0%
Australia190.0%
Austria230.0%
Bahamas250.0%
Bangladesh4180.4%
Belarus290.0%
Belgium1830.2%
Bolivia180.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina100.0%
Brazil3110.3%
Bulgaria90.0%
Cambodia450.0%
Cameroon3020.3%
Canada2970.3%
Caribbean1,1991.1%
Central America2,4042.3%
Chile160.0%
China2,6522.5%
Colombia3680.4%
Costa Rica140.0%
Cuba840.1%
Denmark110.0%
Eastern Africa8930.8%
Eastern Asia4,2964.0%
Eastern Europe1,0170.9%
Ecuador480.1%
Egypt1000.1%
El Salvador9710.9%
England1040.1%
Eritrea120.0%
Ethiopia6600.6%
Europe2,1122.0%
France270.0%
Germany2810.3%
Ghana5660.5%
Greece100.0%
Guatemala2270.2%
Guyana970.1%
Haiti3010.3%
Honduras8220.8%
Hong Kong2300.2%
Hungary790.1%
India2,3462.2%
Indonesia1020.1%
Iran5570.5%
Iraq1180.1%
Ireland200.0%
Israel1800.2%
Jamaica6440.6%
Japan80.0%
Jordan200.0%
Kenya2210.2%
Korea1,6021.5%
Kuwait780.1%
Latin America4,8774.6%
Latvia10.0%
Lebanon660.1%
Liberia610.1%
Malaysia490.1%
Mexico3700.4%
Middle Africa4870.5%
Moldova790.1%
Morocco170.0%
Nepal1350.1%
Netherlands150.0%
Nigeria8440.8%
North Macedonia410.0%
Northern Africa1850.2%
Northern Europe4430.4%
Norway40.0%
Oceania190.0%
Pakistan5730.5%
Peru2000.2%
Philippines5760.5%
Poland1750.2%
Portugal100.0%
Romania750.1%
Russia4350.4%
Saudi Arabia230.0%
Senegal650.1%
Sierra Leone4650.4%
South Africa370.0%
South America1,2741.2%
South Central Asia4,2154.0%
South Eastern Asia1,3331.3%
Southern Europe830.1%
Spain630.1%
Sri Lanka430.0%
Sudan10.0%
Sweden250.0%
Switzerland400.0%
Syria2100.2%
Taiwan3410.3%
Thailand1720.2%
Trinidad and Tobago1020.1%
Turkey980.1%
Ukraine840.1%
Uzbekistan180.0%
Venezuela1140.1%
Vietnam2960.3%
Western Africa2,4692.3%
Western Asia8490.8%
Western Europe5690.5%
Zaire1790.2%
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Sex and Age in Columbia

Sex and Age in Columbia

The most populous age groups in Columbia are 25 to 29 Years (4,242 | 8.3%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (3,955 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Columbia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,162 (6.1%)2,732 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years3,117 (6.1%)2,528 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years3,420 (6.7%)3,321 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years3,514 (6.8%)3,472 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years3,375 (6.6%)3,427 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years4,242 (8.3%)3,955 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years3,494 (6.8%)3,806 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years4,036 (7.9%)3,783 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years3,281 (6.4%)3,667 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years2,790 (5.4%)3,482 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years3,217 (6.3%)3,750 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years3,463 (6.7%)3,954 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years3,024 (5.9%)3,229 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years2,614 (5.1%)2,766 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years1,949 (3.8%)2,319 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years1,236 (2.4%)2,023 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years855 (1.7%)1,065 (1.9%)
85 Years and over627 (1.2%)1,905 (3.5%)
Total51,416 (100.0%)55,184 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Columbia

Median Family Size in Columbia

The median family size in Columbia is 3.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (20,273 | 72.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,515 | 5.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.79 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Columbia
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple20,273 (72.7%)3.16
Single Male/Father1,515 (5.4%)2.79
Single Female/Mother6,091 (21.8%)3.05
Total Families27,879 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Columbia

The median household size in Columbia is 2.58 persons per household, with married-couple households (20,273 | 49.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (13,198 | 32.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Columbia
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple20,273 (49.3%)3.20
Single Male/Father1,515 (3.7%)3.12
Single Female/Mother6,091 (14.8%)3.19
Non-family13,198 (32.1%)1.29
Total Households41,077 (100.0%)2.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Columbia

Out of a total of 41,077 households in Columbia, 27,879 (67.9%) are family households, while 13,198 (32.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 11,968, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 10,181.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Columbia
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-10,181 (24.8%)
2-Person Households11,968 (29.1%)2,627 (6.4%)
3-Person Households6,359 (15.5%)198 (0.5%)
4-Person Households6,289 (15.3%)108 (0.3%)
5-Person Households1,821 (4.4%)84 (0.2%)
6-Person Households968 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households474 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total27,879 (67.9%)13,198 (32.1%)

Female Fertility in Columbia

Fertility by Age in Columbia

Average fertility rate in Columbia is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 65.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Columbia
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years33 (3.0%)10.0
20 to 34 years732 (65.9%)65.0
35 to 50 years346 (31.1%)30.0
Total1,111 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Columbia

61.8% of women with births (1,111) in Columbia are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 24.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Columbia
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years427 (58.3%)305 (41.7%)
35 to 50 years260 (75.1%)86 (24.9%)
Total687 (61.8%)424 (38.2%)

Fertility by Education in Columbia

Average fertility rate in Columbia is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 71.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 2.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 44.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Columbia
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6 (0.5%)2.0
High School Diploma208 (18.7%)58.0
College or Associate's Degree205 (18.4%)36.0
Bachelor's Degree196 (17.6%)27.0
Graduate Degree496 (44.6%)71.0
Total1,111 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Columbia

38.2% of women with births in Columbia are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 87.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Columbia
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
High School Diploma31 (14.9%)177 (85.1%)
College or Associate's Degree86 (41.9%)119 (58.1%)
Bachelor's Degree171 (87.2%)25 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree399 (80.4%)97 (19.6%)
Total687 (61.8%)424 (38.2%)

Income in Columbia

Income Overview in Columbia

Per Capita Income in Columbia is $59,338, while median incomes of families and households are $149,123 and $124,537 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income106,600$59,338
Median Family Income27,879$149,123
Mean Family Income27,879$173,695
Median Household Income41,077$124,537
Mean Household Income41,077$150,852
Income Deficit27,879$11,630
Wage / Income Gap (%)106,60028.74%
Wage / Income Gap ($)106,60071.26¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index106,6000.40

Earnings by Sex in Columbia

Average Earnings in Columbia are $65,294, $76,223 for men and $54,318 for women, a difference of 28.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Columbia
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male31,972 (50.2%)$76,223
Female31,670 (49.8%)$54,318
Total63,642 (100.0%)$65,294

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Columbia

The most common earnings brackets in Columbia are $100,000+ for men (11,604 | 36.3%) and $100,000+ for women (7,481 | 23.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Columbia
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less885 (2.8%)1,968 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999746 (2.3%)829 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499479 (1.5%)858 (2.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999465 (1.5%)728 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499588 (1.8%)1,133 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999374 (1.2%)964 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499420 (1.3%)873 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999319 (1.0%)740 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499773 (2.4%)463 (1.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999399 (1.3%)721 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,213 (3.8%)1,546 (4.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,163 (3.6%)1,308 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999998 (3.1%)951 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999953 (3.0%)844 (2.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999841 (2.6%)1,191 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,025 (3.2%)844 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,003 (6.3%)2,100 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,927 (6.0%)1,988 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,797 (15.0%)4,140 (13.1%)
$100,000+11,604 (36.3%)7,481 (23.6%)
Total31,972 (100.0%)31,670 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Columbia

Average earnings in Columbia are $87,533 for men and $61,977 for women, a difference of 29.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $115,494, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,295. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $96,122, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,163.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Columbia
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,295$29,006
High School Diploma$59,801$28,163
College or Associate's Degree$59,960$34,276
Bachelor's Degree$90,838$62,475
Graduate Degree$115,494$96,122
Total$87,533$61,977

Family Income in Columbia

Family Income Brackets in Columbia

According to the Columbia family income data, there are 9,033 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 307 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Columbia
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003621.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993071.1%
$15,000 to $24,9997532.7%
$25,000 to $34,9997812.8%
$35,000 to $49,9998643.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992,0077.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992,6219.4%
$100,000 to $149,9996,27322.5%
$150,000 to $199,9994,82317.3%
$200,000+9,03332.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Columbia

5-person families (1,796 | 6.4%) account for the highest median family income in Columbia with $179,630 per family, while 2-person families (12,684 | 45.5%) have the highest median income of $68,588 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Columbia
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families12,684 (45.5%)$137,176
3-Person Families6,184 (22.2%)$161,556
4-Person Families5,950 (21.3%)$165,486
5-Person Families1,796 (6.4%)$179,630
6-Person Families979 (3.5%)$166,650
7+ Person Families286 (1.0%)$143,750
Total27,879 (100.0%)$149,123

Family Income by Number of Earners in Columbia

The median family income in Columbia is $149,123, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,706) having the highest median family income of $198,333, while families with no earners (2,790) have the lowest median family income of $97,083, accounting for 13.3% and 10.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Columbia
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,790 (10.0%)$97,083
1 Earner7,721 (27.7%)$106,939
2 Earners13,662 (49.0%)$176,139
3+ Earners3,706 (13.3%)$198,333
Total27,879 (100.0%)$149,123

Household Income in Columbia

Household Income Brackets in Columbia

With 10,269 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Columbia, accounting for 25.0% of all households. In contrast, only 904 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Columbia
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,1092.7%
$10,000 to $14,9999042.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6023.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991,3143.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,7254.2%
$50,000 to $74,9993,9029.5%
$75,000 to $99,9994,60111.2%
$100,000 to $149,9999,32422.7%
$150,000 to $199,9996,24415.2%
$200,000+10,26925.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Columbia

The median household income in Columbia is $124,537, with the highest median household income of $153,585 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15,590 households (38.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $92,582, with 1,010 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Columbia
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,010 (2.5%)$92,582
25 to 44 Years14,263 (34.7%)$120,394
45 to 64 Years15,590 (38.0%)$153,585
65+ Years10,214 (24.9%)$101,563
Total41,077 (100.0%)$124,537

Poverty in Columbia

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia

With 6.2% poverty level for males and 8.9% for females among the residents of Columbia, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 119 males (15.6%) and 70 females (17.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years327 (10.3%)270 (9.9%)
5 Years119 (15.6%)70 (17.5%)
6 to 11 Years436 (11.9%)255 (8.0%)
12 to 14 Years293 (14.1%)352 (15.7%)
15 Years8 (1.2%)87 (9.5%)
16 and 17 Years182 (12.8%)61 (5.6%)
18 to 24 Years245 (5.1%)734 (15.0%)
25 to 34 Years343 (4.4%)765 (9.9%)
35 to 44 Years346 (4.7%)525 (7.1%)
45 to 54 Years200 (3.3%)553 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years271 (4.2%)325 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years131 (2.9%)361 (7.2%)
75 Years and over265 (9.9%)500 (10.5%)
Total3,166 (6.2%)4,858 (8.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia

According to the poverty statistics in Columbia, males aged 15 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.8% of males and 95.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,835 (89.7%)2,462 (90.1%)
5 Years644 (84.4%)330 (82.5%)
6 to 11 Years3,216 (88.1%)2,929 (92.0%)
12 to 14 Years1,791 (85.9%)1,891 (84.3%)
15 Years639 (98.8%)830 (90.5%)
16 and 17 Years1,244 (87.2%)1,039 (94.5%)
18 to 24 Years4,569 (94.9%)4,148 (85.0%)
25 to 34 Years7,393 (95.6%)6,996 (90.1%)
35 to 44 Years6,971 (95.3%)6,895 (92.9%)
45 to 54 Years5,807 (96.7%)6,679 (92.3%)
55 to 64 Years6,202 (95.8%)6,837 (95.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,427 (97.1%)4,684 (92.8%)
75 Years and over2,421 (90.1%)4,280 (89.5%)
Total48,159 (93.8%)50,000 (91.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Columbia

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Columbia show that 1.4% or 288 of the total 20,273 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.9%, comprising of 217 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Columbia
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children11,477 (98.1%)217 (1.9%)
1 or 2 Children7,231 (99.1%)65 (0.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,147 (99.5%)6 (0.5%)
5 or more Children130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,985 (98.6%)288 (1.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Columbia

According to the poverty data in Columbia, 7.8% or 118 single-father households and 16.2% or 985 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 75 households (12.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 377 households (46.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Columbia
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children43 (4.9%)112 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children75 (12.7%)496 (20.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)377 (46.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total118 (7.8%)985 (16.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Columbia

The poverty data for Columbia shows that 288 of the married-couple family households (1.4%) and 1,103 of the single-parent households (14.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 217 households (1.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 377 household (44.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Columbia
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children217 (1.9%)155 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children65 (0.9%)571 (19.2%)
3 or 4 Children6 (0.5%)377 (44.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (1.4%)1,103 (14.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Columbia

Employment by Class of Employer in Columbia

Among the 57,277 employed individuals in Columbia, private company employees (31,840 | 55.6%), federal government employees (7,252 | 12.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (6,819 | 11.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Columbia
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31,84055.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,9583.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,4684.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations6,81911.9%
Local Government Employees4,2087.3%
State Government Employees2,7234.8%
Federal Government Employees7,25212.7%
Unpaid Family Workers90.0%
Total57,277100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Columbia

According to the labor force statistics for Columbia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (86,756), 70.4% or 61,076 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 2,443 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 92.1% or 6,723 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.7% or 272 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Columbia
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,849 (34.1%)272 (14.7%)
20 to 24 Years5,136 (75.5%)488 (9.5%)
25 to 29 Years7,328 (89.4%)191 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Years6,723 (92.1%)417 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years12,965 (87.8%)402 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years11,849 (89.5%)273 (2.3%)
55 to 59 Years6,356 (85.7%)89 (1.4%)
60 to 64 Years4,377 (70.0%)254 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,975 (41.2%)48 (1.2%)
75 Years and over532 (6.9%)31 (5.8%)
Total61,076 (70.4%)2,443 (4.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Columbia

According to labor force statistics for Columbia, 86.8% of individuals (49,626) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (57,173) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 1,638 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.9% or 33,399 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.2% or 629 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Columbia
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,495 (72.9%)156 (7.6%)
High School Diploma5,153 (77.1%)815 (12.2%)
College / Associate Degree9,567 (81.8%)456 (3.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher33,399 (90.9%)551 (1.5%)
Total49,626 (86.8%)1,887 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Columbia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Columbia are Computers, Engineering & Science (10,692 | 18.4%), Community & Social Service (9,158 | 15.8%), Management (7,994 | 13.8%), Computers & Mathematics (6,320 | 10.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (5,434 | 9.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Columbia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Columbia, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.2%), Computers & Mathematics (73.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (69.7%), Education Instruction & Library (68.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (67.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,288 (53.6%)3,706 (46.4%)
Business & Financial2,014 (44.1%)2,551 (55.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,594 (71.0%)3,098 (29.0%)
Computers & Mathematics4,673 (73.9%)1,647 (26.1%)
Architecture & Engineering1,826 (84.2%)343 (15.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,095 (49.7%)1,108 (50.3%)
Community & Social Service 3,273 (35.7%)5,885 (64.3%)
Education, Arts & Media463 (38.9%)726 (61.1%)
Legal Services & Support507 (45.0%)620 (55.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1,720 (31.7%)3,714 (68.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment583 (41.4%)825 (58.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,307 (32.1%)2,768 (67.9%)
Health Technologists963 (30.3%)2,212 (69.7%)
Total (Category)18,476 (50.6%)18,008 (49.4%)
Total (Overall)29,379 (50.6%)28,713 (49.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Columbia are Food Preparation & Serving (2,298 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (1,434 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (1,389 | 2.4%), Security & Protection (1,013 | 1.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (998 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Columbia

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Columbia, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.8%), Security & Protection (74.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.0%), Personal Care & Service (68.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support291 (20.9%)1,098 (79.0%)
Security & Protection757 (74.7%)256 (25.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention491 (73.2%)180 (26.8%)
Law Enforcement266 (77.8%)76 (22.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,034 (45.0%)1,264 (55.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance722 (72.3%)276 (27.7%)
Personal Care & Service451 (31.5%)983 (68.5%)
Total (Category)3,255 (45.6%)3,877 (54.4%)
Total (Overall)29,379 (50.6%)28,713 (49.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Columbia are Office & Administration (5,455 | 9.4%), and Sales & Related (4,301 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Columbia

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,246 (52.2%)2,055 (47.8%)
Office & Administration1,650 (30.2%)3,805 (69.8%)
Total (Category)3,896 (39.9%)5,860 (60.1%)
Total (Overall)29,379 (50.6%)28,713 (49.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Columbia are Construction & Extraction (752 | 1.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (594 | 1.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (56 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Columbia

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry23 (41.1%)33 (58.9%)
Construction & Extraction752 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair563 (94.8%)31 (5.2%)
Total (Category)1,338 (95.4%)64 (4.6%)
Total (Overall)29,379 (50.6%)28,713 (49.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Columbia are Material Moving (1,172 | 2.0%), Transportation (1,115 | 1.9%), and Production (1,031 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Columbia

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Production804 (78.0%)227 (22.0%)
Transportation869 (77.9%)246 (22.1%)
Material Moving741 (63.2%)431 (36.8%)
Total (Category)2,414 (72.8%)904 (27.3%)
Total (Overall)29,379 (50.6%)28,713 (49.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia

Employment Industries in Columbia

The major employment industries in Columbia include Professional & Scientific (9,831 | 16.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,436 | 14.5%), Educational Services (7,730 | 13.3%), Public Administration (6,333 | 10.9%), and Retail Trade (4,310 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Columbia

Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia

The Columbia industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.2%), Wholesale Trade (81.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (71.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.3%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (67.5%), and Educational Services (64.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting54 (32.5%)112 (67.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,807 (88.2%)242 (11.8%)
Manufacturing1,807 (66.9%)894 (33.1%)
Wholesale Trade716 (81.6%)162 (18.4%)
Retail Trade2,281 (52.9%)2,029 (47.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,196 (71.3%)481 (28.7%)
Utilities56 (38.1%)91 (61.9%)
Information932 (67.0%)459 (33.0%)
Finance & Insurance1,094 (47.8%)1,196 (52.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing644 (55.3%)521 (44.7%)
Professional & Scientific5,691 (57.9%)4,140 (42.1%)
Enterprise Management42 (42.9%)56 (57.1%)
Administrative & Support996 (58.0%)722 (42.0%)
Educational Services2,759 (35.7%)4,971 (64.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,251 (26.7%)6,185 (73.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation849 (68.5%)391 (31.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,498 (43.0%)1,986 (57.0%)
Public Administration3,633 (57.4%)2,700 (42.6%)
Total29,379 (50.6%)28,713 (49.4%)

Education in Columbia

School Enrollment in Columbia

The most common levels of schooling among the 27,196 students in Columbia are college / undergraduate (6,143 | 22.6%), high school (5,714 | 21.0%), and middle school (5,382 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Columbia
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,7586.5%
Kindergarten1,0453.8%
Elementary School4,27915.7%
Middle School5,38219.8%
High School5,71421.0%
College / Undergraduate6,14322.6%
Graduate / Professional2,87510.6%
Total27,196100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Columbia

Out of a total of 27,196 students who are enrolled in schools in Columbia, 4,705 (17.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 22,491 (82.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 895 (67.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,096 (91.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Columbia
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds424 (32.2%)895 (67.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,558 (87.2%)669 (12.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,096 (91.7%)549 (8.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,745 (91.6%)341 (8.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,042 (83.0%)417 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,031 (77.7%)583 (22.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,970 (79.6%)506 (20.4%)
35 Years and over1,628 (68.7%)742 (31.3%)
Total22,491 (82.7%)4,705 (17.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Columbia

Business (7,506 | 14.6%), social sciences (5,574 | 10.8%), computers & mathematics (4,995 | 9.7%), engineering (4,885 | 9.5%), and science & technology (4,032 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 51,442 individuals in Columbia who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Columbia
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,9959.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,5336.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2,3814.6%
Psychology2,8825.6%
Social Sciences5,57410.8%
Engineering4,8859.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies5311.0%
Science & Technology4,0327.8%
Business7,50614.6%
Education3,5977.0%
Literature & Languages2,9955.8%
Liberal Arts & History2,5845.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1,7653.4%
Communications1,5713.0%
Arts & Humanities2,6115.1%
Total51,442100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Columbia

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Columbia

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Columbia are males with 2 vehicles (15,203, accounting for 52.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (13,128, making up 54.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Columbia
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle651 (2.2%)828 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle4,699 (16.1%)6,473 (23.1%)
2 Vehicles15,203 (52.0%)13,128 (46.9%)
3 Vehicles5,570 (19.1%)4,956 (17.7%)
4 Vehicles2,274 (7.8%)1,967 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles810 (2.8%)667 (2.4%)
Total29,207 (100.0%)28,019 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Columbia

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Columbia are 15 to 19 minutes (6,563 commuters, 14.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (6,226 commuters, 13.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (6,143 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Columbia
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2370.5%
5 to 9 Minutes3,2256.9%
10 to 14 Minutes6,14313.2%
15 to 19 Minutes6,56314.1%
20 to 24 Minutes6,06713.0%
25 to 29 Minutes3,2246.9%
30 to 34 Minutes6,22613.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1,7983.8%
40 to 44 Minutes2,9586.3%
45 to 59 Minutes4,90310.5%
60 to 89 Minutes3,9908.6%
90 or more Minutes1,3502.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Columbia

The most common commute times in Columbia are 15 to 19 minutes (3,619 commuters, 14.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,540 commuters, 15.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Columbia
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes122 (0.5%)115 (0.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,445 (6.0%)1,780 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,603 (10.7%)3,540 (15.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,619 (14.9%)2,944 (13.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,459 (14.3%)2,608 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,510 (6.2%)1,714 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,394 (14.0%)2,832 (12.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,012 (4.2%)786 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,585 (6.5%)1,373 (6.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,410 (10.0%)2,493 (11.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,446 (10.1%)1,544 (6.9%)
90 or more Minutes620 (2.6%)730 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Columbia

The most frequent times of departure to work in Columbia are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,301, 13.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,536, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Columbia
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM650 (2.7%)607 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,251 (5.2%)450 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,301 (5.4%)555 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,239 (9.2%)1,826 (8.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,656 (6.8%)2,454 (10.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,264 (13.5%)3,536 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,473 (10.2%)2,644 (11.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,301 (13.6%)3,402 (15.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,910 (7.9%)2,062 (9.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,810 (11.6%)1,824 (8.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM759 (3.1%)623 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM377 (1.6%)238 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,275 (5.3%)1,182 (5.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM959 (4.0%)1,056 (4.7%)
Total24,225 (100.0%)22,459 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Columbia

Occupancy by Ownership in Columbia

Of the total 41,077 dwellings in Columbia, owner-occupied units account for 26,413 (64.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 14,664 (35.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Columbia
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units26,41364.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14,66435.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units41,077100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Columbia

Occupancy by Household Size in Columbia
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10,18124.8%
2-Person Household14,59535.5%
3-Person Household6,55716.0%
4+ Person Household9,74423.7%
Total Housing Units41,077100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Columbia

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Columbia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,273 (51.8%)4,908 (48.2%)
2-Person Household9,786 (67.0%)4,809 (33.0%)
3-Person Household4,593 (70.1%)1,964 (29.9%)
4+ Person Household6,761 (69.4%)2,983 (30.6%)
Total Housing Units26,413 (64.3%)14,664 (35.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Columbia

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Columbia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School279 (28.0%)716 (72.0%)
High School Diploma1,729 (44.8%)2,133 (55.2%)
College/Associate Degree3,741 (48.9%)3,913 (51.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher20,664 (72.3%)7,902 (27.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Columbia

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Columbia
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,34617.9%
35 to 44 Years7,92719.3%
45 to 54 Years7,82819.1%
55 to 64 Years7,76218.9%
65 to 74 Years5,66713.8%
75 to 84 Years3,0647.5%
85 Years and Over1,4833.6%
Total41,077100.0%

Housing Finances in Columbia

Median Income by Occupancy in Columbia

Median Income by Occupancy in Columbia
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied26,413 (64.3%)$155,563
Renter-Occupied14,664 (35.7%)$87,181
Average41,077 (100.0%)$124,537

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Columbia

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Columbia
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000346 (1.3%)507 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99985 (0.3%)165 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999168 (0.6%)756 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999161 (0.6%)704 (4.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999217 (0.8%)529 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999466 (1.8%)869 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999841 (3.2%)903 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,794 (6.8%)2,105 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,645 (10.0%)1,973 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,015 (22.8%)3,326 (22.7%)
$150,000 or more13,675 (51.8%)2,827 (19.3%)
Total26,413 (100.0%)14,664 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Columbia

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Columbia
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300124 (0.5%)526 (3.6%)
$300 to $499283 (1.1%)310 (2.1%)
$500 to $7992,155 (8.2%)434 (3.0%)
$800 to $9992,009 (7.6%)493 (3.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,191 (12.1%)1,435 (9.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,296 (12.5%)5,081 (34.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,713 (17.8%)3,685 (25.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9994,329 (16.4%)1,790 (12.2%)
$3,000 or more6,313 (23.9%)674 (4.6%)
Total26,413 (100.0%)14,664 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Columbia

Housing Structures in Columbia

Housing Structures in Columbia
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17,08341.6%
Single Unit, Attached10,53825.7%
2 Unit Apartments2180.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6071.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,0297.4%
10 or more Apartments9,50723.1%
Mobile Home / Other950.2%
Total41,077100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Columbia

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Columbia
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached16,254 (95.2%)829 (4.9%)
Single Unit, Attached8,001 (75.9%)2,537 (24.1%)
2 Unit Apartments87 (39.9%)131 (60.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments59 (9.7%)548 (90.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments763 (25.2%)2,266 (74.8%)
10 or more Apartments1,176 (12.4%)8,331 (87.6%)
Mobile Home / Other73 (76.8%)22 (23.2%)
Total26,413 (64.3%)14,664 (35.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Columbia

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Columbia
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room80 (0.3%)416 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms551 (2.1%)4,273 (29.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,008 (11.4%)6,319 (43.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,966 (30.2%)2,674 (18.2%)
8 or more Rooms14,808 (56.1%)982 (6.7%)
Total26,413 (100.0%)14,664 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Columbia

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Columbia
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12,724 (48.2%)4,199 (28.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas186 (0.7%)21 (0.1%)
Electricity12,611 (47.7%)10,273 (70.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene550 (2.1%)3 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)29 (0.2%)
All other Fuels179 (0.7%)16 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used163 (0.6%)123 (0.8%)
Total26,413 (100.0%)14,664 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Columbia

Household Vehicle Usage in Columbia
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle457 (1.7%)1,966 (13.4%)
1 Vehicle6,692 (25.3%)6,617 (45.1%)
2 Vehicles13,124 (49.7%)4,953 (33.8%)
3 or more Vehicles6,140 (23.3%)1,128 (7.7%)
Total26,413 (100.0%)14,664 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Columbia

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Columbia

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,78319,630
Median Property Value$474,900$454,500
Median Household Income$133,410$10,810
Monthly Housing Costs$915$6,292
Real Estate Taxes$6,013$279

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Columbia

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Columbia
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000130 (1.9%)260 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99913 (0.2%)12 (0.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999881 (13.0%)2,606 (13.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,660 (39.2%)8,983 (45.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,313 (34.1%)5,803 (29.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999660 (9.7%)1,669 (8.5%)
$1,000,000 or more126 (1.9%)297 (1.5%)
Total6,783 (100.0%)19,630 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Columbia

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Columbia
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000301 (4.4%)342 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999214 (3.2%)130 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999260 (3.8%)332 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999325 (4.8%)206 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999558 (8.2%)516 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999892 (13.2%)1,236 (6.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,368 (20.2%)1,753 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more2,865 (42.2%)4,647 (23.7%)
Total6,783 (100.0%)19,630 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Columbia

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Columbia
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,278 (18.8%)162,618 (828.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,558 (23.0%)3,984 (20.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,216 (17.9%)7,182 (36.6%)
4.0x or more2,680 (39.5%)3,904 (19.9%)
Total6,783 (100.0%)19,630 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Columbia

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Columbia
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80090 (1.3%)19 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,49949 (0.7%)164 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4996,512 (96.0%)469 (2.4%)
Total6,783 (100.0%)19,630 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Columbia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,788 (96.2%)269 (3.8%)
6 to 18 Years16,406 (97.5%)417 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years9,011 (93.4%)634 (6.6%)
26 to 34 Years12,733 (92.9%)977 (7.1%)
35 to 44 Years13,333 (91.1%)1,300 (8.9%)
45 to 54 Years12,543 (95.5%)592 (4.5%)
55 to 64 Years12,938 (95.0%)677 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years9,495 (98.9%)108 (1.1%)
75 Years and older7,449 (99.8%)17 (0.2%)
Total100,696 (95.3%)4,991 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Columbia

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Columbia
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,788 (96.2%)269 (3.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen16,406 (97.5%)417 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,011 (93.4%)634 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Columbia

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Columbia
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,466 (96.7%)222 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,415 (87.9%)884 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,345 (93.5%)506 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,319 (92.4%)767 (7.6%)
$100,000 and over70,894 (96.5%)2,589 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,923 (27.3%)5,239 (74.2%)
6 to 18 Years4,170 (24.8%)12,724 (75.6%)
19 to 25 Years2,185 (22.7%)7,194 (74.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,269 (16.6%)11,049 (80.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,614 (11.0%)12,136 (82.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,819 (13.9%)11,452 (87.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,909 (14.0%)11,609 (85.3%)
65 to 74 Years8,599 (89.5%)7,390 (77.0%)
75 Years and over7,303 (97.8%)4,561 (61.1%)
Total31,791 (30.1%)83,354 (78.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Columbia

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Columbia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years80 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years768 (8.9%)455 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years720 (5.9%)931 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,790 (9.1%)1,728 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years593 (13.0%)1,215 (24.1%)
75 Years and over1,173 (43.7%)2,377 (49.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Columbia

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years53 (0.6%)80 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years37 (0.3%)86 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years356 (1.8%)197 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years293 (6.4%)415 (8.2%)
75 Years and over316 (11.8%)673 (14.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years80 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years83 (1.0%)68 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years82 (0.7%)56 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years248 (1.3%)228 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years36 (0.8%)156 (3.1%)
75 Years and over54 (2.0%)458 (9.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years733 (8.5%)309 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years525 (4.3%)577 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years909 (4.6%)849 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years147 (3.2%)350 (6.9%)
75 Years and over469 (17.5%)836 (17.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years91 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years66 (0.5%)147 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years786 (4.0%)854 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years221 (4.9%)703 (13.9%)
75 Years and over698 (26.0%)1,826 (38.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years174 (2.0%)29 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years111 (0.9%)149 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years398 (2.0%)309 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years167 (3.7%)256 (5.1%)
75 Years and over424 (15.8%)1,257 (26.3%)

Technology Access in Columbia

Computing Device Access in Columbia

Computing Device Access in Columbia
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop37,83992.1%
Smartphone38,46793.6%
Tablet31,99477.9%
No Computing Device9462.3%
Total41,077100.0%

Internet Access in Columbia

Internet Access in Columbia
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet160.0%
Broadband Home36,65189.2%
Cellular Data Only2,1475.2%
Satellite Internet6461.6%
No Internet2,1045.1%
Total41,077100.0%

Columbia Summary

Columbia, Maryland is a planned community located in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is situated between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and is one of the most affluent and highly educated communities in the United States. Columbia was founded in 1967 by developer James Rouse, and was intended to be a model for suburban development. The city is composed of ten self-contained villages, each with its own shopping center, school system, and recreational facilities.

History

Columbia was founded in 1967 by developer James Rouse. Rouse had previously developed the city of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, and wanted to create a new kind of suburban development that would be a model for the rest of the country. He envisioned a city that would be racially and economically integrated, and that would provide a high quality of life for its residents.
Rouse purchased 14,000 acres of land in Howard County, Maryland, and began to develop the city. He divided the land into ten self-contained villages, each with its own shopping center, school system, and recreational facilities. The villages were designed to be racially and economically integrated, and to provide a high quality of life for its residents.

Geography

Columbia is located in Howard County, Maryland, approximately 20 miles from both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The city is situated on the Patuxent River, and is bordered by the cities of Ellicott City and Laurel. Columbia is composed of ten self-contained villages, each with its own shopping center, school system, and recreational facilities. The villages are connected by a network of pathways and trails, and are surrounded by parks and open spaces.

Economy

Columbia is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented. The city is home to several large employers, including Howard County General Hospital, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, and the University of Maryland. Columbia is also home to a number of technology companies, including Tenable Network Security, Mindgrub Technologies, and Appian Corporation.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Columbia had a population of 99,615. The population is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial group being White (63.2%), followed by African American (20.2%), Asian (9.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%). The median household income in Columbia is $103,844, and the median home value is $400,000. The city has a highly educated population, with over 70% of adults having a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Columbia?
Total Population of Columbia is 106,600.
What is the Total Male Population of Columbia?
Total Male Population of Columbia is 51,416.
What is the Total Female Population of Columbia?
Total Female Population of Columbia is 55,184.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Columbia?
There are 93.17 Males per 100 Females in Columbia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Columbia?
There are 107.33 Females per 100 Males in Columbia.
What is the Median Population Age in Columbia?
Median Population Age in Columbia is 38.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Columbia
Average Family Size in Columbia is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Columbia
Average Household Size in Columbia is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Columbia?
Per Capita income in Columbia is $59,338.
What is the Median Family Income in Columbia?
Median Family Income in Columbia is $149,123.
What is the Median Household income in Columbia?
Median Household Income in Columbia is $124,537.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Columbia?
Income or Wage Gap in Columbia is 28.7%.
Women in Columbia earn 71.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Columbia?
Family Income Deficit in Columbia is $11,630.
Families that are below poverty line in Columbia earn $11,630 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Columbia?
Inequality or Gini Index in Columbia is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Columbia?
There are 61,076 People in the Labor Forcein in Columbia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Columbia?
70.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Columbia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Columbia?
Unemployment Rate in Columbia is 4.0%.