Columbia City is a city located in Whitley County Indiana. Columbia City has a 2024 population of 10,185. Columbia City is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,949 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbia City is $72,031 with a poverty rate of 12.96%. The median age in Columbia City is 36.2 years: 36.5 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,771 | 92.54% |
| Two or more races | 540 | 5.7% |
| Other race | 95 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,196 | 2.2 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 1,784 | 2.75 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 1,695 | 1.34 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Female | 461 | 3.05 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Male | 256 | 2.51 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 375 | 5.87% |
| Associates Degree | 554 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,439 | 22.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 284 | 4.45% |
| High School Graduate | 2,382 | 37.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 234 | 3.66% |
| Some College | 1,118 | 17.51% |
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 | 5,981 | 5,386 | 1,638 |
| 2+ Races | 281 | 281 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 68 | 62 | 16 |
| Other Race | 48 | 42 | 0 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 30.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,652 | $82,746 | $42,283 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,829 | $54,712 | $66,071 |
| High School Graduate | $41,284 | $50,484 | $26,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,768 | $0 | $26,250 |
| Overall | $45,876 | $55,981 | $36,994 |
| Some College | $42,418 | $51,843 | $40,023 |
$45,876
Average Earnings
$55,981
Average Male
$36,994
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.78% of Columbia City residents speak only English, while 2.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,478 | 1,142 | 13.47% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 26 | 13.47% |
| Multiple | 528 | 26 | 4.92% |
| Native | 35 | 19 | 54.29% |
12.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.57%
Male Poverty Rate
12.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia City is Native, with 54.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia City is Multiple, with 4.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.96% |
| Some College | 6.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.8% |
| Female Employed | 8.22% |
| Male Employed | 2.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,139 | $87,632 |
| Households | $58,019 | $72,031 |
| Married Families | $85,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,592 | $47,866 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
605
Number of Veterans
554
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 208 |
| Second Gulf War | 142 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 168 |
| 35 to 54 | 161 |
| 75+ | 150 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 553 | 7.99% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 10.89% |
| Native American | 8 | 53.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
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
76.09%
Born in Columbia City
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
1.56%
Naturalized
98.34% of Columbia City residents were born in the United States, with 76.09% having been born in Indiana. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,480 | 59 | 0.57% |
| 2028 | 10,421 | 59 | 0.57% |
| 2027 | 10,362 | 59 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 10,303 | 59 | 0.58% |
| 2025 | 10,244 | 59 | 0.58% |
| 2024 | 10,185 | 59 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 10,126 | 51 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 10,075 | 81 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 9,994 | 45 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 9,949 | 738 | 8.01% |
| 2019 | 9,211 | 33 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 9,178 | 109 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 9,069 | 152 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 8,917 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 8,911 | 27 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 8,884 | 42 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 8,842 | -22 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 8,864 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 8,865 | 55 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 8,810 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,077 | 1,371 | 24.03% |
| 1990 | 5,706 | 615 | 12.08% |
| 1980 | 5,091 | 180 | 3.67% |
| 1970 | 4,911 | 108 | 2.25% |
| 1960 | 4,803 | 58 | 1.22% |
| 1950 | 4,745 | 526 | 12.47% |
| 1940 | 4,219 | 414 | 10.88% |
| 1930 | 3,805 | 306 | 8.75% |
| 1920 | 3,499 | 51 | 1.48% |
| 1910 | 3,448 | 473 | 15.9% |
| 1900 | 2,975 | -52 | -1.72% |
| 1890 | 3,027 | -7,453 | -71.12% |