Columbia, KY

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Columbia Overview

4,811
TOTAL POPULATION
2,220
MALE POPULATION
2,591
FEMALE POPULATION
85.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.71
FEMALES / 100 MALES
27.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,563
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,360
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,163
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
45.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
54.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,927
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,172
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Columbia Zip Codes

Columbia Area Codes

Race in Columbia

The most populous races in Columbia are White / Caucasian (4,336 | 90.1%), Two or more Races (342 | 7.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (276 | 5.7%).
Race in Columbia
Race# Population% Population
Asian160.3%
Black / African American671.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific240.5%
Hispanic or Latino2765.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian4,33690.1%
Two or more Races3427.1%
Some other Race260.5%
Total4,811100.0%

Ancestry in Columbia

The most populous ancestries reported in Columbia are English (584 | 12.1%), American (480 | 10.0%), German (395 | 8.2%), Irish (311 | 6.5%), and Mexican (251 | 5.2%), together accounting for 42.0% of all Columbia residents.
Ancestry in Columbia
Ancestry# Population% Population
African80.2%
American48010.0%
Belgian741.5%
Bhutanese110.2%
British330.7%
Central American120.3%
Cherokee60.1%
Colombian70.2%
Croatian471.0%
Czechoslovakian80.2%
Dutch170.4%
English58412.1%
European1412.9%
French190.4%
French Canadian30.1%
German3958.2%
Guatemalan120.3%
Iranian50.1%
Irish3116.5%
Italian521.1%
Lumbee20.0%
Mexican2515.2%
Norwegian100.2%
Polish140.3%
Portuguese10.0%
Samoan210.4%
Scotch-Irish1052.2%
Scottish340.7%
South American70.2%
Spaniard20.0%
Subsaharan African90.2%
Swedish130.3%
Thai50.1%
Ugandan10.0%
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Immigrants in Columbia

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Columbia came from Latin America (196 | 4.1%), Central America (184 | 3.8%), Mexico (173 | 3.6%), Canada (86 | 1.8%), and Europe (82 | 1.7%), together accounting for 15.0% of all Columbia residents.
Immigrants in Columbia
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa10.0%
Asia210.4%
Belgium741.5%
Canada861.8%
Central America1843.8%
China50.1%
Colombia70.2%
Eastern Africa10.0%
Eastern Asia160.3%
England10.0%
Europe821.7%
Guatemala110.2%
Iran50.1%
Italy40.1%
Japan110.2%
Latin America1964.1%
Mexico1733.6%
Northern Europe10.0%
Portugal10.0%
South America120.3%
South Central Asia50.1%
Southern Europe70.2%
Spain20.0%
Uganda10.0%
Venezuela50.1%
Western Europe741.5%
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Sex and Age in Columbia

Sex and Age in Columbia

The most populous age groups in Columbia are 20 to 24 Years (397 | 17.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (638 | 24.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Columbia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years135 (6.1%)113 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years170 (7.7%)31 (1.2%)
10 to 14 Years79 (3.6%)107 (4.1%)
15 to 19 Years226 (10.2%)283 (10.9%)
20 to 24 Years397 (17.9%)638 (24.6%)
25 to 29 Years204 (9.2%)149 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years103 (4.6%)132 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years39 (1.8%)131 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years163 (7.3%)118 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years128 (5.8%)170 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years42 (1.9%)53 (2.1%)
55 to 59 Years32 (1.4%)129 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years140 (6.3%)132 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years87 (3.9%)114 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years89 (4.0%)33 (1.3%)
75 to 79 Years62 (2.8%)42 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years22 (1.0%)182 (7.0%)
85 Years and over102 (4.6%)34 (1.3%)
Total2,220 (100.0%)2,591 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Columbia

Median Family Size in Columbia

The median family size in Columbia is 3.03 persons per family, with single male/father families (102 | 11.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (179 | 19.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Columbia
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple643 (69.6%)3.07
Single Male/Father102 (11.0%)3.79
Single Female/Mother179 (19.4%)2.44
Total Families924 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Columbia

The median household size in Columbia is 2.32 persons per household, with single male/father households (102 | 6.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.2 persons per household. non-family households (633 | 40.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Columbia
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple643 (41.3%)3.07
Single Male/Father102 (6.6%)4.20
Single Female/Mother179 (11.5%)2.62
Non-family633 (40.7%)1.18
Total Households1,557 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Columbia

Out of a total of 1,557 households in Columbia, 924 (59.3%) are family households, while 633 (40.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 512, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 531.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Columbia
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-531 (34.1%)
2-Person Households512 (32.9%)55 (3.5%)
3-Person Households159 (10.2%)47 (3.0%)
4-Person Households177 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households61 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households15 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total924 (59.3%)633 (40.7%)

Female Fertility in Columbia

Fertility by Age in Columbia

Average fertility rate in Columbia is 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Columbia
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years21 (70.0%)23.0
35 to 50 years9 (30.0%)21.0
Total30 (100.0%)19.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Columbia

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Columbia
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Columbia

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Columbia
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma13 (43.3%)47.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree17 (56.7%)89.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total30 (100.0%)19.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Columbia

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Columbia
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Columbia

Income Overview in Columbia

Per Capita Income in Columbia is $25,563, while median incomes of families and households are $64,360 and $45,163 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,811$25,563
Median Family Income924$64,360
Mean Family Income924$93,858
Median Household Income1,557$45,163
Mean Household Income1,557$68,487
Income Deficit924$7,927
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,81145.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,81154.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,8110.53

Earnings by Sex in Columbia

Average Earnings in Columbia are $18,709, $22,500 for men and $12,264 for women, a difference of 45.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Columbia
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,140 (42.3%)$22,500
Female1,557 (57.7%)$12,264
Total2,697 (100.0%)$18,709

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Columbia

The most common earnings brackets in Columbia are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (162 | 14.2%) and $2,499 or less for women (271 | 17.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Columbia
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less67 (5.9%)271 (17.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99980 (7.0%)158 (10.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49978 (6.8%)36 (2.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99937 (3.3%)126 (8.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49921 (1.8%)207 (13.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99936 (3.2%)73 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49979 (6.9%)5 (0.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999113 (9.9%)41 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49959 (5.2%)37 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (0.5%)119 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99941 (3.6%)39 (2.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999162 (14.2%)137 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99933 (2.9%)74 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999141 (12.4%)60 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99919 (1.7%)7 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99948 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99924 (2.1%)66 (4.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99926 (2.3%)52 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (3.9%)14 (0.9%)
$100,000+26 (2.3%)35 (2.2%)
Total1,140 (100.0%)1,557 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Columbia

Average earnings in Columbia are $26,359 for men and $32,276 for women, a difference of 18.3%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $22,246, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $22,246. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,168, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,558.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Columbia
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$22,246$31,034
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$26,359$32,276

Family Income in Columbia

Family Income Brackets in Columbia

According to the Columbia family income data, there are 217 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 23 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Columbia
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000232.5%
$10,000 to $14,999788.4%
$15,000 to $24,999566.1%
$25,000 to $34,999919.8%
$35,000 to $49,999899.6%
$50,000 to $74,99921723.5%
$75,000 to $99,99914816.0%
$100,000 to $149,99916517.9%
$150,000 to $199,999232.5%
$200,000+343.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Columbia

4-person families (205 | 22.2%) account for the highest median family income in Columbia with $85,817 per family, while 2-person families (557 | 60.3%) have the highest median income of $34,279 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Columbia
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families557 (60.3%)$68,558
3-Person Families114 (12.3%)$58,750
4-Person Families205 (22.2%)$85,817
5-Person Families33 (3.6%)$56,932
6-Person Families15 (1.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total924 (100.0%)$64,360

Family Income by Number of Earners in Columbia

Family Income by Number of Earners in Columbia
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners198 (21.4%)$25,104
1 Earner218 (23.6%)$69,688
2 Earners479 (51.8%)$71,758
3+ Earners29 (3.1%)$0
Total924 (100.0%)$64,360

Household Income in Columbia

Household Income Brackets in Columbia

With 338 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Columbia, accounting for 21.7% of all households. In contrast, only 23 households (1.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Columbia
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000563.6%
$10,000 to $14,99927617.7%
$15,000 to $24,99917111.0%
$25,000 to $34,999936.0%
$35,000 to $49,99933821.7%
$50,000 to $74,99920613.2%
$75,000 to $99,99916810.8%
$100,000 to $149,99919312.4%
$150,000 to $199,999231.5%
$200,000+342.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Columbia

The median household income in Columbia is $45,163, with the highest median household income of $70,125 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 500 households (32.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $26,149, with 372 households (23.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Columbia
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years177 (11.4%)$43,393
25 to 44 Years508 (32.6%)$51,875
45 to 64 Years500 (32.1%)$70,125
65+ Years372 (23.9%)$26,149
Total1,557 (100.0%)$45,163

Poverty in Columbia

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia

With 11.2% poverty level for males and 25.2% for females among the residents of Columbia, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (28.8%) and 7 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (8.2%)21 (18.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years25 (16.8%)48 (38.7%)
12 to 14 Years19 (28.8%)7 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years11 (3.4%)97 (65.1%)
25 to 34 Years12 (5.0%)101 (36.9%)
35 to 44 Years27 (18.4%)15 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years21 (12.7%)23 (10.3%)
55 to 64 Years27 (16.0%)62 (23.7%)
65 to 74 Years36 (23.2%)36 (24.5%)
75 Years and over17 (9.7%)27 (13.6%)
Total206 (11.2%)448 (25.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia

According to the poverty statistics in Columbia, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years124 (91.8%)92 (81.4%)
5 Years34 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years124 (83.2%)76 (61.3%)
12 to 14 Years47 (71.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years13 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years65 (100.0%)11 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years316 (96.6%)52 (34.9%)
25 to 34 Years229 (95.0%)173 (63.1%)
35 to 44 Years120 (81.6%)229 (93.9%)
45 to 54 Years144 (87.3%)200 (89.7%)
55 to 64 Years142 (84.0%)199 (76.2%)
65 to 74 Years119 (76.8%)111 (75.5%)
75 Years and over158 (90.3%)171 (86.4%)
Total1,635 (88.8%)1,331 (74.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Columbia

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Columbia show that 6.4% or 41 of the total 643 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.7%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.2%, which includes 18 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Columbia
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children330 (94.8%)18 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children232 (93.9%)15 (6.1%)
3 or 4 Children40 (83.3%)8 (16.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total602 (93.6%)41 (6.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Columbia

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Columbia
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)7 (11.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)89 (76.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)96 (53.6%)

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

The poverty data for Columbia shows that 41 of the married-couple family households (6.4%) and 96 of the single-parent households (34.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (16.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 89 household (52.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Columbia
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children18 (5.2%)7 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children15 (6.1%)89 (52.7%)
3 or 4 Children8 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (6.4%)96 (34.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Columbia

Employment by Class of Employer in Columbia

Among the 1,972 employed individuals in Columbia, private company employees (1,319 | 66.9%), state government employees (245 | 12.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (173 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Columbia
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,31966.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)331.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)412.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1738.8%
Local Government Employees1527.7%
State Government Employees24512.4%
Federal Government Employees90.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,972100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Columbia

According to the labor force statistics for Columbia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,153), 52.3% or 2,172 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 126 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 84.7% or 333 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.7% or 63 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Columbia
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years240 (49.4%)22 (9.2%)
20 to 24 Years587 (56.7%)63 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Years298 (84.4%)15 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years148 (63.0%)8 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years319 (70.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years333 (84.7%)19 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years74 (46.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years109 (40.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,172 (52.3%)126 (5.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Columbia

According to labor force statistics for Columbia, 68.7% of individuals (1,281) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,865) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 42 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 89.4% or 261 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.2% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Columbia
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School119 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma364 (53.8%)28 (4.1%)
College / Associate Degree537 (83.8%)19 (3.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher261 (89.4%)12 (4.2%)
Total1,281 (68.7%)62 (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 Community & Social Service (254 | 12.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (235 | 11.5%), Business & Financial (135 | 6.6%), Management (133 | 6.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (127 | 6.2%).
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 Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (76.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Management48 (36.1%)85 (63.9%)
Business & Financial79 (58.5%)56 (41.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 90 (35.4%)164 (64.6%)
Education, Arts & Media30 (23.6%)97 (76.4%)
Legal Services & Support7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library53 (51.5%)50 (48.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating28 (11.9%)207 (88.1%)
Health Technologists6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Total (Category)250 (32.8%)512 (67.2%)
Total (Overall)912 (44.6%)1,133 (55.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Columbia are Healthcare Support (167 | 8.2%), Personal Care & Service (105 | 5.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (38 | 1.9%), Security & Protection (30 | 1.5%), and Law Enforcement (21 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Columbia

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Columbia, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (92.1%), Healthcare Support (38.3%), and Personal Care & Service (13.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support64 (38.3%)103 (61.7%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving35 (92.1%)3 (7.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service14 (13.3%)91 (86.7%)
Total (Category)113 (31.4%)247 (68.6%)
Total (Overall)912 (44.6%)1,133 (55.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Columbia are Office & Administration (215 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (200 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Columbia

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related145 (72.5%)55 (27.5%)
Office & Administration13 (6.0%)202 (94.0%)
Total (Category)158 (38.1%)257 (61.9%)
Total (Overall)912 (44.6%)1,133 (55.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Columbia are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (33 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 0.3%).
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 & Forestry7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)912 (44.6%)1,133 (55.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Columbia are Material Moving (243 | 11.9%), Production (191 | 9.3%), and Transportation (34 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Columbia

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Production188 (98.4%)3 (1.6%)
Transportation34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving129 (53.1%)114 (46.9%)
Total (Category)351 (75.0%)117 (25.0%)
Total (Overall)912 (44.6%)1,133 (55.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia

Employment Industries in Columbia

The major employment industries in Columbia include Health Care & Social Assistance (460 | 22.5%), Retail Trade (315 | 15.4%), Manufacturing (262 | 12.8%), Educational Services (237 | 11.6%), and Public Administration (128 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Columbia

Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia

The Columbia industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (92.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing237 (90.5%)25 (9.5%)
Wholesale Trade10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade190 (60.3%)125 (39.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing63 (54.8%)52 (45.2%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (8.0%)81 (92.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support49 (45.8%)58 (54.2%)
Educational Services76 (32.1%)161 (67.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance101 (22.0%)359 (78.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8 (9.2%)79 (90.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services48 (50.0%)48 (50.0%)
Public Administration63 (49.2%)65 (50.8%)
Total912 (44.6%)1,133 (55.4%)

Education in Columbia

School Enrollment in Columbia

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,787 students in Columbia are college / undergraduate (1,148 | 64.2%), graduate / professional (175 | 9.8%), and middle school (166 | 9.3%).
School Enrollment in Columbia
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool80.4%
Kindergarten281.6%
Elementary School1458.1%
Middle School1669.3%
High School1176.6%
College / Undergraduate1,14864.2%
Graduate / Professional1759.8%
Total1,787100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Columbia

Out of a total of 1,787 students who are enrolled in schools in Columbia, 1,049 (58.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 738 (41.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 684 (84.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8 (100.0% 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 Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old133 (83.1%)27 (16.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds156 (83.9%)30 (16.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds99 (98.0%)2 (2.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds78 (21.5%)284 (78.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds125 (15.4%)684 (84.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds72 (80.9%)17 (19.1%)
35 Years and over67 (93.1%)5 (6.9%)
Total738 (41.3%)1,049 (58.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Columbia

Education (212 | 38.6%), physical & health sciences (81 | 14.7%), arts & humanities (58 | 10.6%), business (53 | 9.7%), and social sciences (33 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 549 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 & Mathematics71.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural173.1%
Physical & Health Sciences8114.7%
Psychology112.0%
Social Sciences336.0%
Engineering50.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology244.4%
Business539.7%
Education21238.6%
Literature & Languages71.3%
Liberal Arts & History285.1%
Visual & Performing Arts81.5%
Communications50.9%
Arts & Humanities5810.6%
Total549100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Columbia

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Columbia

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Columbia are males with 2 vehicles (422, accounting for 55.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (367, making up 53.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Columbia
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6 (0.8%)30 (3.8%)
1 Vehicle61 (8.0%)185 (23.6%)
2 Vehicles422 (55.4%)367 (46.8%)
3 Vehicles256 (33.6%)190 (24.2%)
4 Vehicles16 (2.1%)12 (1.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total761 (100.0%)784 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Columbia

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Columbia are 5 to 9 minutes (437 commuters, 26.4%), less than 5 minutes (338 commuters, 20.4%), and 25 to 29 minutes (206 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Columbia
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes33820.4%
5 to 9 Minutes43726.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1257.5%
15 to 19 Minutes1428.6%
20 to 24 Minutes1388.3%
25 to 29 Minutes20612.4%
30 to 34 Minutes1287.7%
35 to 39 Minutes140.9%
40 to 44 Minutes181.1%
45 to 59 Minutes845.1%
60 to 89 Minutes130.8%
90 or more Minutes130.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Columbia

The most common commute times in Columbia are 5 to 9 minutes (217 commuters, 29.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (220 commuters, 24.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Columbia
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes120 (16.0%)218 (24.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes217 (29.0%)220 (24.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes61 (8.1%)64 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes128 (17.1%)14 (1.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes18 (2.4%)120 (13.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes85 (11.4%)121 (13.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes29 (3.9%)99 (10.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes14 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes18 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes52 (6.9%)32 (3.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (1.4%)
90 or more Minutes7 (0.9%)6 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Columbia

The most frequent times of departure to work in Columbia are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (175, 23.4%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (196, 21.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Columbia
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM30 (4.0%)49 (5.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM67 (8.9%)29 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM73 (9.8%)41 (4.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM43 (5.7%)90 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM85 (11.4%)149 (16.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM65 (8.7%)79 (8.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM28 (3.7%)23 (2.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM16 (2.1%)11 (1.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7 (0.9%)19 (2.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM13 (1.7%)23 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM38 (5.1%)12 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM101 (13.5%)196 (21.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM175 (23.4%)186 (20.5%)
Total749 (100.0%)907 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Columbia

Occupancy by Ownership in Columbia

Of the total 1,557 dwellings in Columbia, owner-occupied units account for 705 (45.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 852 (54.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Columbia
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units70545.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units85254.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,557100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Columbia

Occupancy by Household Size in Columbia
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household53134.1%
2-Person Household56736.4%
3-Person Household20613.2%
4+ Person Household25316.3%
Total Housing Units1,557100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Columbia

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Columbia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household223 (42.0%)308 (58.0%)
2-Person Household331 (58.4%)236 (41.6%)
3-Person Household57 (27.7%)149 (72.3%)
4+ Person Household94 (37.1%)159 (62.8%)
Total Housing Units705 (45.3%)852 (54.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Columbia

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Columbia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School63 (31.2%)139 (68.8%)
High School Diploma165 (32.0%)350 (68.0%)
College/Associate Degree239 (48.9%)250 (51.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher238 (67.8%)113 (32.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Columbia

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Columbia
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years45529.2%
35 to 44 Years23014.8%
45 to 54 Years23415.0%
55 to 64 Years26617.1%
65 to 74 Years17010.9%
75 to 84 Years1066.8%
85 Years and Over966.2%
Total1,557100.0%

Housing Finances in Columbia

Median Income by Occupancy in Columbia

Median Income by Occupancy in Columbia
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied705 (45.3%)$49,618
Renter-Occupied852 (54.7%)$38,750
Average1,557 (100.0%)$45,163

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Columbia

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Columbia
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00019 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)37 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99943 (6.1%)232 (27.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99933 (4.7%)45 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99932 (4.5%)62 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99955 (7.8%)38 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999191 (27.1%)147 (17.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99941 (5.8%)164 (19.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999134 (19.0%)34 (4.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999113 (16.0%)80 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more44 (6.2%)13 (1.5%)
Total705 (100.0%)852 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Columbia

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Columbia
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300119 (16.9%)158 (18.5%)
$300 to $499215 (30.5%)119 (14.0%)
$500 to $799134 (19.0%)246 (28.9%)
$800 to $99996 (13.6%)176 (20.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499115 (16.3%)20 (2.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99926 (3.7%)54 (6.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total705 (100.0%)852 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Columbia

Housing Structures in Columbia

Housing Structures in Columbia
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached88757.0%
Single Unit, Attached865.5%
2 Unit Apartments1117.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15510.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments815.2%
10 or more Apartments1107.1%
Mobile Home / Other1278.2%
Total1,557100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Columbia

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Columbia
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached596 (67.2%)291 (32.8%)
Single Unit, Attached74 (86.1%)12 (14.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)111 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)155 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other35 (27.6%)92 (72.4%)
Total705 (45.3%)852 (54.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Columbia

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Columbia
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)26 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)196 (23.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms282 (40.0%)375 (44.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms244 (34.6%)164 (19.3%)
8 or more Rooms179 (25.4%)91 (10.7%)
Total705 (100.0%)852 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Columbia

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Columbia
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas241 (34.2%)182 (21.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity426 (60.4%)658 (77.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene12 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)12 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used26 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total705 (100.0%)852 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Columbia

Household Vehicle Usage in Columbia
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (1.1%)188 (22.1%)
1 Vehicle275 (39.0%)254 (29.8%)
2 Vehicles243 (34.5%)321 (37.7%)
3 or more Vehicles179 (25.4%)89 (10.4%)
Total705 (100.0%)852 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Columbia

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Columbia

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units406299
Median Property Value$117,500$140,900
Median Household Income$49,054$7
Monthly Housing Costs$380$0
Real Estate Taxes$607$7

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Columbia

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Columbia
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00045 (11.1%)21 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99964 (15.8%)57 (19.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999241 (59.4%)214 (71.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99956 (13.8%)7 (2.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total406 (100.0%)299 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Columbia

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Columbia
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99984 (20.7%)8 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (8.4%)24 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999102 (25.1%)21 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99915 (3.7%)89 (29.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (11.1%)26 (8.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99978 (19.2%)89 (29.8%)
$150,000 or more37 (9.1%)35 (11.7%)
Total406 (100.0%)299 (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 2.0x137 (33.7%)52,344 (17,506.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x130 (32.0%)159 (53.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x46 (11.3%)42 (14.1%)
4.0x or more82 (20.2%)73 (24.4%)
Total406 (100.0%)299 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Columbia

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Columbia
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800211 (52.0%)8 (2.7%)
$800 to $1,49952 (12.8%)74 (24.7%)
$800 to $1,499101 (24.9%)90 (30.1%)
Total406 (100.0%)299 (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 Years289 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years580 (97.3%)16 (2.7%)
19 to 25 Years1,228 (91.5%)114 (8.5%)
26 to 34 Years459 (96.6%)16 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years396 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years319 (82.2%)69 (17.8%)
55 to 64 Years378 (87.9%)52 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years302 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older373 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,324 (94.2%)267 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Columbia

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Columbia
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born289 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen580 (97.3%)16 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,228 (91.5%)114 (8.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Columbia

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Columbia
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000783 (97.5%)20 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999716 (92.5%)58 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999597 (86.8%)91 (13.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999417 (98.6%)6 (1.4%)
$100,000 and over871 (93.9%)57 (6.1%)

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 6237 (82.0%)122 (42.2%)
6 to 18 Years331 (55.5%)273 (45.8%)
19 to 25 Years349 (26.0%)1,102 (82.1%)
25 to 34 Years201 (42.3%)279 (58.7%)
35 to 44 Years144 (36.4%)280 (70.7%)
45 to 54 Years94 (24.2%)247 (63.7%)
55 to 64 Years201 (46.7%)235 (54.6%)
65 to 74 Years302 (100.0%)85 (28.1%)
75 Years and over373 (100.0%)119 (31.9%)
Total2,232 (48.6%)2,742 (59.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Columbia

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Columbia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years32 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years36 (4.5%)257 (22.2%)
35 to 64 Years217 (44.7%)223 (30.6%)
65 to 74 Years85 (54.8%)15 (10.2%)
75 Years and over129 (73.7%)168 (84.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Columbia

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years86 (17.7%)15 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years39 (25.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over112 (64.0%)25 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (1.8%)78 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years48 (9.9%)52 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over105 (60.0%)34 (17.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years32 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (3.8%)202 (17.4%)
35 to 64 Years107 (22.0%)87 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years36 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over102 (58.3%)128 (64.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years114 (23.5%)182 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (10.3%)15 (10.2%)
75 Years and over48 (27.4%)68 (34.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (0.7%)4 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years51 (10.5%)106 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (21.7%)120 (60.6%)

Technology Access in Columbia

Computing Device Access in Columbia

Computing Device Access in Columbia
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,11271.4%
Smartphone1,19276.6%
Tablet82452.9%
No Computing Device22714.6%
Total1,557100.0%

Internet Access in Columbia

Internet Access in Columbia
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,08669.8%
Cellular Data Only17010.9%
Satellite Internet432.8%
No Internet28918.6%
Total1,557100.0%

Columbia Summary

Columbia, Kentucky is a small city located in Adair County in the south-central part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is situated on the banks of the Green River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The population of Columbia was 4,452 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Columbia was first settled in the early 1800s by a group of settlers from Virginia. The town was originally known as “The Crossroads” due to its location at the intersection of two major roads. In 1802, the town was officially incorporated and renamed Columbia in honor of Christopher Columbus.
In the early 19th century, Columbia was a thriving river port and a major stop on the stagecoach route between Louisville and Nashville. The town was also a major center for the production of hemp and tobacco. During the Civil War, Columbia was the site of a major battle between Confederate and Union forces.

Geography

Columbia is located in Adair County in south-central Kentucky. It is situated on the banks of the Green River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located approximately 70 miles south of Louisville and 90 miles north of Nashville.
The climate in Columbia is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is around 45 inches.

Economy

The economy of Columbia is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large manufacturing plants, including a General Motors plant and a Tyson Foods plant. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The unemployment rate in Columbia is slightly higher than the national average, but the city has seen a steady increase in job growth in recent years. The median household income in Columbia is around $35,000, which is slightly lower than the national average.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Columbia was 4,452. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 8.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 2.9% from other races. The median age in Columbia was 38.7 years.
The median household income in Columbia was $35,000, and the median family income was $41,000. The per capita income in Columbia was $17,000. Around 17.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Columbia, Kentucky is a small city located in Adair County in the south-central part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is situated on the banks of the Green River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The economy of Columbia is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the city has seen a steady increase in job growth in recent years. The population of Columbia was 4,452 at the 2010 census, and the median household income was around $35,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Columbia?
Total Population of Columbia is 4,811.
What is the Total Male Population of Columbia?
Total Male Population of Columbia is 2,220.
What is the Total Female Population of Columbia?
Total Female Population of Columbia is 2,591.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Columbia?
There are 85.68 Males per 100 Females in Columbia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Columbia?
There are 116.71 Females per 100 Males in Columbia.
What is the Median Population Age in Columbia?
Median Population Age in Columbia is 27.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Columbia
Average Family Size in Columbia is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Columbia
Average Household Size in Columbia is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Columbia?
Per Capita income in Columbia is $25,563.
What is the Median Family Income in Columbia?
Median Family Income in Columbia is $64,360.
What is the Median Household income in Columbia?
Median Household Income in Columbia is $45,163.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Columbia?
Income or Wage Gap in Columbia is 45.5%.
Women in Columbia earn 54.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Columbia?
Family Income Deficit in Columbia is $7,927.
Families that are below poverty line in Columbia earn $7,927 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Columbia?
Inequality or Gini Index in Columbia is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Columbia?
There are 2,172 People in the Labor Forcein in Columbia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Columbia?
52.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Columbia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Columbia?
Unemployment Rate in Columbia is 5.8%.