Columbia, Illinois Population 2022
Columbia is a city located in Monroe County Illinois. Columbia has a 2020 population of 10,768. Columbia is currently growing at a rate of 0.80% annually and its population has increased by 10.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,725 in 2010.
The average household income in Columbia is $127,885 with a poverty rate of 6.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $887 per month, and the median house value is $217,300. The median age in Columbia is 40 years, 39.3 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
Columbia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbiawas:
- White: 97.02%
- Asian: 1.88%
- Other race: 0.72%
- Two or more races: 0.38%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,432 | 97.02% |
| Asian | 202 | 1.88% |
| Some Other Race | 77 | 0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 0.38% |
Columbia Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,248 | 2.51 | 82.7 |
| Married | 2,524 | 3.14 | 95.1 |
| Non Family | 1,120 | 1.08 | 68.7 |
| Female | 471 | 2.42 | 50.5 |
| Male | 133 | 2.81 | 81.2 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 1.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 247 | 3.28% |
| High School Graduate | 1,287 | 17.10% |
| Some College | 1,486 | 19.75% |
| Associates Degree | 776 | 10.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,295 | 30.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,358 | 18.05% |
Columbia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,320 | 7,072 | 3,570 |
| Asian | 117 | 59 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 62 | 24 |
| Other Race | 17 | ||
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.43%.
$58,158
Average Earnings
$69,375
Average Male
$45,530
Average Female
Columbia Language by Age
Columbia Language
96.27% of Columbia residents speak only English, while 3.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.85% of the population.
Columbia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,227 | 510 | 4.99% |
| Asian | 202 | 130 | 64.36% |
| Other | 17 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 120 | 17 | 14.17% |
6.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.18%
Male Poverty Rate
7.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Columbia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Asian, with 64.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.20%.
Columbia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Columbia Married by Age and Sex
Columbia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Columbia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 669 | 8.59% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 100.00% |
Columbia Veterans by Education
6.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.8%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
46.31%
Born in Columbia
96.96%
Native Born
3.04%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
1.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.96% of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 46.31% having been born in Illinois. 1.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,768 | 85 | 0.80% |
| 2021 | 10,683 | 85 | 0.80% |
| 2020 | 10,598 | 85 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 10,513 | 85 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 10,428 | 115 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 10,313 | 81 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 10,232 | 80 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 10,152 | 82 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 10,070 | 83 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 9,987 | 107 | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 9,880 | 55 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 9,825 | 100 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 9,725 | 1,803 | 2.07% |
| 2000 | 7,922 | 2,398 | 3.67% |
| 1990 | 5,524 | 1,255 | 2.61% |
| 1980 | 4,269 | 81 | 0.19% |
| 1970 | 4,188 | 0.00% |