State
County
Land Area (mi²)
31.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,256.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
4.39%
Metro Population
2,798,670
World Population Review
Columbia, Maryland Population 2021
103,991
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. Columbia reached it's highest population of 103,991 in 2019.
The average household income in Columbia is $128,543 with a poverty rate of 7.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,722 per month, and the median house value is $378,300. 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 Columbia was:
- White: 53.75%
- Black or African American: 26.57%
- Asian: 12.71%
- Two or more races: 4.96%
- Other race: 1.55%
- Native American: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Columbia, Maryland is 103,991 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 103,663.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 99,615.
Columbia, Maryland Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,798,670 | -690 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 2,799,360 | -690 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 2,800,050 | -690 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 2,800,740 | 2,030 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 2,798,710 | 4,600 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 2,794,110 | 4,060 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 2,790,050 | 9,990 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 2,780,060 | 11,830 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 2,768,230 | 13,590 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 2,754,640 | 20,860 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 2,733,780 | 18,040 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 2,715,740 | 0.00% |
Columbia Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,894 | 53.75% |
| Black or African American | 27,627 | 26.57% |
| Asian | 13,216 | 12.71% |
| Two or More Races | 5,163 | 4.96% |
| Some Other Race | 1,614 | 1.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 440 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.04% |
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Columbia Population by Race
Columbia Population Pyramid $2021
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Columbia Population by Age
Columbia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 40,396 | 2.56 | 65.5 |
| Married | 20,006 | 3.19 | 81.3 |
| Non Family | 13,519 | 1.28 | 51.4 |
| Female | 5,379 | 3.29 | 45 |
| Male | 1,492 | 3.11 | 54 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
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Columbia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,941 | 2.70% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,354 | 1.88% |
| High School Graduate | 9,071 | 12.60% |
| Some College | 10,751 | 14.94% |
| Associates Degree | 3,750 | 5.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22,762 | 31.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 22,352 | 31.05% |
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Columbia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Columbia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,914 | 36,365 | 26,493 |
| Black | 17,865 | 17,202 | 8,644 |
| Asian | 9,720 | 8,876 | 6,842 |
| Hispanic | 5,696 | 4,527 | 2,141 |
| 2+ Races | 1,946 | 1,784 | 1,119 |
| Other Race | 919 | 851 | 420 |
| Native American | 305 | 305 | 81 |
| Islander | 37 | 21 |
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 71.77%.
Columbia Educational Attainment by Race
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$63,864
Average Earnings
$77,585
Average Male
$54,177
Average Female
Columbia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Columbia Language by Age
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Columbia Language
77.14% of Columbia residents speak only English, while 22.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.45% of the population.
Columbia Language
Columbia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27,477 | 3,810 | 13.87% |
| White | 48,221 | 1,563 | 3.24% |
| Hispanic | 9,662 | 879 | 9.10% |
| Asian | 13,153 | 705 | 5.36% |
| Multiple | 5,150 | 481 | 9.34% |
| Other | 1,614 | 180 | 11.15% |
| Native | 440 | 37 | 8.41% |
7.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.12%
Male Poverty Rate
8.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Columbia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Black, with 13.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia is White, with 3.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.32%.
Columbia Poverty
Columbia Poverty Rate by Education
Columbia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Columbia Married by Age and Sex
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Columbia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Columbia Marital Status by Race
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Columbia Marital Status
Columbia Veterans by War
Columbia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,042 | 8.94% |
| Black | 1,545 | 7.56% |
| Hispanic | 551 | 8.20% |
| Asian | 206 | 1.94% |
| 2+ Races | 191 | 7.49% |
| Other Race | 98 | 9.22% |
| Native American | 16 | 3.86% |
Columbia Veterans by Race
Columbia Veterans by Education
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2.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
Columbia Veterans by Education
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71.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Columbia Employment by Age
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Columbia Employment by Race
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Columbia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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79.48%
Native Born
20.52%
Foreign Born
8.63%
Non Citizen
11.88%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.48% of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 35.35% having been born in Maryland. 8.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Columbia Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 103,991 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 103,991 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 103,991 | 328 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 103,663 | 493 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 103,170 | -269 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 103,439 | 384 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 103,055 | 939 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 102,116 | -153 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 102,269 | 1,534 | 1.52% |
| 2012 | 100,735 | 560 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 100,175 | 560 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 99,615 | 0.00% |