Columbia, Missouri Population 2022
Columbia is a city located in Boone County Missouri. Columbia has a 2020 population of 125,181. It is also the county seat of Boone County. Columbia is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 14.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 109,429 in 2010.
The average household income in Columbia is $74,727 with a poverty rate of 21.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $887 per month, and the median house value is $191,800. The median age in Columbia is 28.5 years, 28 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
Columbia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbiawas:
- White: 77.11%
- Black or African American: 10.95%
- Asian: 6.18%
- Two or more races: 4.37%
- Other race: 0.88%
- Native American: 0.38%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.12%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 211,027 | 1,427 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 209,600 | 1,427 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 208,173 | 1,427 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 206,746 | 1,021 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 205,725 | 1,676 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 204,049 | 1,897 | 0.93% |
| 2015 | 202,152 | 1,660 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 200,492 | 1,668 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 198,824 | 2,284 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 196,540 | 2,510 | 1.28% |
| 2011 | 194,030 | 3,083 | 1.59% |
| 2010 | 190,947 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93,481 | 77.11% |
| Black or African American | 13,274 | 10.95% |
| Asian | 7,494 | 6.18% |
| Two or More Races | 5,300 | 4.37% |
| Some Other Race | 1,068 | 0.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 463 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 150 | 0.12% |
Columbia Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 48,189 | 2.33 | 47.4 |
| Non Family | 23,248 | 1.58 | 27.1 |
| Married | 18,937 | 3.05 | 77.3 |
| Female | 4,106 | 2.95 | 32.3 |
| Male | 1,898 | 2.99 | 31.8 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,145 | 1.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,116 | 3.09% |
| High School Graduate | 12,387 | 18.11% |
| Some College | 12,773 | 18.68% |
| Associates Degree | 4,252 | 6.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,748 | 27.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,961 | 24.80% |
Columbia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52,769 | 50,878 | 29,215 |
| Black | 7,241 | 6,516 | 1,534 |
| Asian | 4,422 | 4,183 | 3,267 |
| Hispanic | 2,277 | 2,082 | 820 |
| 2+ Races | 1,379 | 1,227 | 815 |
| Other Race | 588 | 493 | 179 |
| Native American | 259 | 200 | 36 |
| Islander | 60 | 60 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.88%.
$39,913
Average Earnings
$44,097
Average Male
$35,966
Average Female
Columbia Language by Age
Columbia Language
89.59% of Columbia residents speak only English, while 10.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.00% of the population.
Columbia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82,768 | 15,325 | 18.52% |
| Black | 12,757 | 4,472 | 35.06% |
| Asian | 7,368 | 1,867 | 25.34% |
| Multiple | 5,017 | 1,620 | 32.29% |
| Hispanic | 4,234 | 928 | 21.92% |
| Other | 252 | NaN% | |
| Native | 450 | 177 | 39.33% |
| Islander | 141 | 85 | 60.28% |
21.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.18%
Male Poverty Rate
22.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Columbia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Islander, with 60.28% 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 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.58%.
Columbia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Columbia Married by Age and Sex
Columbia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Columbia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,466 | 5.66% |
| Black | 743 | 7.51% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 1.20% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 1.13% |
| Other Race | 28 | 3.80% |
| Native American | 28 | 8.21% |
| Islander | 6 | 4.92% |
Columbia Veterans by Education
6.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
57.13%
Born in Columbia
90.95%
Native Born
9.05%
Foreign Born
6.04%
Non Citizen
3.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.95% of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 57.13% having been born in Missouri. 6.04% 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 | 125,181 | 662 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 124,519 | 662 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 123,857 | 662 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 123,195 | 662 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 122,533 | 994 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 121,539 | 1,291 | 1.07% |
| 2016 | 120,248 | 1,678 | 1.42% |
| 2015 | 118,570 | 1,542 | 1.32% |
| 2014 | 117,028 | 1,588 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 115,440 | 1,887 | 1.66% |
| 2012 | 113,553 | 2,039 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 111,514 | 2,085 | 1.91% |
| 2010 | 109,429 | 24,898 | 2.62% |
| 2000 | 84,531 | 15,430 | 2.04% |
| 1990 | 69,101 | 7,040 | 1.08% |
| 1980 | 62,061 | 3,249 | 0.54% |
| 1970 | 58,812 | 22,162 | 4.84% |
| 1960 | 36,650 | 4,676 | 1.37% |
| 1950 | 31,974 | 13,575 | 5.68% |
| 1940 | 18,399 | 3,432 | 2.09% |
| 1930 | 14,967 | 4,575 | 3.72% |
| 1920 | 10,392 | 730 | 0.73% |
| 1910 | 9,662 | 4,011 | 5.51% |
| 1900 | 5,651 | 1,651 | 3.52% |
| 1890 | 4,000 | 674 | 1.86% |
| 1880 | 3,326 | 0.00% |