State
County
Land Area (mi²)
65.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,899.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.53% (662)
Growth Since 2010
14.76% (16,019)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Columbia, Missouri Population 2021
124,519
Columbia is a city located in Boone County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Boone County. With a 2020 population of 124,519, it is the 4th largest city in Missouri (after Kansas City, , and ) and the 228th largest city in the United States . Columbia is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 14.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 108,500 in 2010. Columbia reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 66 miles, Columbia has a population density of 1,899 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Columbia, Missouri is 124,519 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 123,195.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 108,500.
Columbia, Missouri Population 2021
2020 and 2021 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% |
Columbia Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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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 | 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
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Columbia Households by Type
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| 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% |
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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 | 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%.
Columbia Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,913
Average Earnings
$44,097
Average Male
$35,966
Average Female
Columbia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Columbia Language by Age
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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 Language
Columbia Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 1,010 | 252 | 24.95% |
| 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 White, with 18.52% 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 Poverty
Columbia Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Columbia Marital Status
Columbia Veterans by War
Columbia Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Columbia Veterans by Education
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6.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
Columbia Veterans by Education
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66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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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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.
Columbia Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |