Columbia, Maryland Population 2022
Columbia is a city located in Howard County Maryland. Columbia has a 2020 population of 103,991. Columbia is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 4.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 99,615 in 2010.
The average household income in Columbia is $128,543 with a poverty rate of 7.63%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,733 per month, and the median house value is $385,900. The median age in Columbia is 38.4 years, 35.5 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
Columbia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbiawas:
- White: 50.40%
- Black or African American: 27.50%
- Asian: 13.27%
- Two or more races: 6.26%
- Other race: 2.07%
- Native American: 0.45%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,715,740 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,733,780 | 18,040 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 2,754,640 | 20,860 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 2,768,230 | 13,590 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 2,780,060 | 11,830 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 2,790,050 | 9,990 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 2,794,110 | 4,060 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 2,798,710 | 4,600 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 2,800,740 | 2,030 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 2,800,050 | -690 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 2,799,360 | -690 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 2,798,670 | -690 | -0.02% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,125 | 50.40% |
| Black or African American | 28,991 | 27.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 476 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 13,993 | 13.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 2,178 | 2.07% |
| Two or More Races | 6,600 | 6.26% |
Columbia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 41,261 | 2.54 | 65.6 |
| Married | 20,081 | 3.16 | 81.9 |
| Male | 1,552 | 2.85 | 63.3 |
| Female | 6,173 | 3.17 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 13,455 | 1.28 | 49.2 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,098 | 2.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,403 | 1.90% |
| High School Graduate | 9,773 | 13.25% |
| Some College | 10,898 | 14.77% |
| Associates Degree | 3,783 | 5.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21,744 | 29.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 24,078 | 32.64% |
Columbia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,324 | 35,775 | 25,515 |
| Asian | 10,386 | 9,157 | 7,124 |
| 2+ Races | 2,939 | 2,688 | 1,782 |
| Black | 18,646 | 18,042 | 9,440 |
| Other Race | 1,547 | 1,306 | 675 |
| Hispanic | 5,920 | 4,878 | 2,343 |
| Native American | 316 | 316 | 84 |
| Islander | 49 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 70.24%.
$65,570
Average Earnings
$76,876
Average Male
$56,290
Average Female
Columbia Language by Age
Columbia Language
76.69% of Columbia residents speak only English, while 23.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.18% of the population.
Columbia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28,877 | 4,243 | 14.69% |
| Native | 476 | 41 | 8.61% |
| Hispanic | 9,860 | 823 | 8.35% |
| Multiple | 6,590 | 539 | 8.18% |
| Asian | 13,934 | 725 | 5.20% |
| White | 46,681 | 1,676 | 3.59% |
| Other | 64 | NaN% |
7.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.71%
Male Poverty Rate
8.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Columbia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Black, with 14.69% 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 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.57%.
Columbia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Columbia Married by Age and Sex
Columbia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Columbia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,622 | 8.33% |
| Black | 1,906 | 8.71% |
| Native American | 14 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 162 | 1.42% |
| Other Race | 333 | 20.16% |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 5.73% |
| Hispanic | 474 | 6.81% |
Columbia Veterans by Education
1.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
35.96%
Born in Columbia
79.18%
Native Born
20.82%
Foreign Born
8.51%
Non Citizen
12.31%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.18% of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 35.96% having been born in Maryland. 8.51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99,615 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 100,175 | 560 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 100,735 | 560 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 102,269 | 1,534 | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 102,116 | -153 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 103,055 | 939 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 103,439 | 384 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 103,170 | -269 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 103,663 | 493 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 103,991 | 328 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 103,991 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 103,991 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 103,991 | 0.00% |