Columbia is a city located in Boone County Missouri. Columbia has a 2024 population of 130,337. It is also the county seat of Boone County. Columbia is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 3.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 126,307 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbia is $87,126 with a poverty rate of 21.35%. The median age in Columbia is 28.8 years: 28.6 years for males, and 29 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95,350 | 75.57% |
| Black or African American | 14,111 | 11.18% |
| Asian | 7,688 | 6.09% |
| Two or more races | 7,486 | 5.93% |
| Other race | 1,271 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 196 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 50,948 | 2.3 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 25,672 | 1.51 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Married | 19,214 | 3.13 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 4,513 | 2.91 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Male | 1,549 | 3.28 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
48.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,775 | 2.5% |
| Associates Degree | 4,721 | 6.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21,128 | 29.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,142 | 25.55% |
| High School Graduate | 12,257 | 17.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,513 | 2.13% |
| Some College | 11,476 | 16.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54,033 | 52,188 | 31,554 |
| Black | 7,723 | 7,036 | 2,391 |
| Asian | 4,729 | 4,535 | 3,255 |
| 2+ Races | 2,764 | 2,382 | 1,327 |
| Hispanic | 2,461 | 2,211 | 1,162 |
| Other Race | 690 | 592 | 164 |
| Native American | 105 | 81 | 17 |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,741 | $63,290 | $45,534 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,945 | $72,903 | $57,121 |
| High School Graduate | $33,712 | $36,429 | $29,457 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,039 | $45,841 | $14,460 |
| Overall | $47,289 | $53,212 | $43,498 |
| Some College | $38,675 | $42,349 | $34,273 |
$47,289
Average Earnings
$53,212
Average Male
$43,498
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.74% of Columbia residents speak only English, while 10.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84,815 | 14,671 | 17.3% |
| Black | 13,688 | 6,077 | 44.4% |
| Multiple | 7,336 | 1,716 | 23.39% |
| Asian | 7,539 | 1,655 | 21.95% |
| Hispanic | 4,612 | 1,034 | 22.42% |
| Other | 1,160 | 165 | 14.22% |
| Native | 186 | 63 | 33.87% |
| Islander | 25 | 7 | 28% |
21.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.81%
Male Poverty Rate
22.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Black, with 44.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Other, with 14.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.71% |
| High School | 19.36% |
| Some College | 12.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 42.01% |
| Female Employed | 17.01% |
| Male Employed | 13.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,335 | $122,062 |
| Households | $60,455 | $87,126 |
| Married Families | $113,575 | $139,840 |
| Non Families | $36,646 | $50,605 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,800
Number of Veterans
4,165
Male Veterans
635
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,493 |
| Vietnam | 1,474 |
| First Gulf War | 1,029 |
| Korea | 360 |
| World War II | 189 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,171 |
| 75+ | 1,080 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,040 |
| 18 to 34 | 757 |
| 55 to 64 | 752 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,996 | 5% |
| Black | 471 | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 6.29% |
| 2+ Races | 206 | 4.73% |
| Other Race | 58 | 7.19% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.58% |
| Islander | 18 | 26.09% |
| Native American | 14 | 9.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.27%
Born in Columbia
91.66%
Native Born
8.34%
Foreign Born
5.31%
Non Citizen
3.03%
Naturalized
91.66% of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 59.27% having been born in Missouri. 5.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 135,375 | 1,007 | 0.75% |
| 2028 | 134,368 | 1,008 | 0.76% |
| 2027 | 133,360 | 1,007 | 0.76% |
| 2026 | 132,353 | 1,008 | 0.77% |
| 2025 | 131,345 | 1,008 | 0.77% |
| 2024 | 130,337 | 1,007 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 129,330 | 938 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 128,392 | 998 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 127,394 | 1,087 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 126,307 | 2,710 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 123,597 | 734 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 122,863 | 1,145 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 121,718 | 1,302 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 120,416 | 1,748 | 1.47% |
| 2015 | 118,668 | 1,567 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 117,101 | 1,611 | 1.39% |
| 2013 | 115,490 | 1,903 | 1.68% |
| 2012 | 113,587 | 2,059 | 1.85% |
| 2011 | 111,528 | 2,098 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 109,430 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 84,531 | 15,430 | 22.33% |
| 1990 | 69,101 | 7,040 | 11.34% |
| 1980 | 62,061 | 3,249 | 5.52% |
| 1970 | 58,812 | 22,162 | 60.47% |
| 1960 | 36,650 | 4,676 | 14.62% |
| 1950 | 31,974 | 13,575 | 73.78% |
| 1940 | 18,399 | 3,432 | 22.93% |
| 1930 | 14,967 | 4,575 | 44.02% |
| 1920 | 10,392 | 730 | 7.56% |
| 1910 | 9,662 | 4,011 | 70.98% |
| 1900 | 5,651 | 1,651 | 41.27% |
| 1890 | 4,000 | 674 | 20.26% |
| 1880 | 3,326 | -132,049 | -97.54% |