Columbia, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Columbia, Illinois Summary
Life in Columbia research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Columbia over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Columbia:
The population in Columbia is 11,063.
The median home value in Columbia is $343,310.
The median income in Columbia is $107,922.
The cost of living in Columbia is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Columbia is $1,089.
The unemployment rate in Columbia is 1.0%.
The poverty rate in Columbia is 5.0%.
The average high in Columbia is 66.2° and the average low is 46.2°.
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Columbia, IL Crime Report
Crime in Columbia summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Columbia. Key points include:
There were 69 total crimes in Columbia in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Columbia is 657.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Columbia is 162.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Columbia is 495.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Columbia is -68.96% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Columbia Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbia / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 69 | 657.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 162.0 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 152.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 52 | 495.7 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 190.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 28 | 266.9 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 28.6 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Columbia, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Columbia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Columbia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Columbia is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Columbia is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Columbia is $343,310.
The median income in Columbia is $107,922.
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Columbia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Columbia | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 117 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 91 | 100 | |
Columbia, IL Weather
The average high in Columbia is 66.2° and the average low is 46.2°.
There are 75.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.9 inches of precipitation each year with 12.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Columbia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Columbia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Columbia
The current population in Columbia is 11,063. The population has increased 16.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,063 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 11,036 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 11,090 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 10,692 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 10,752 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 10,503 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 10,188 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 10,193 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 10,029 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 9,889 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 9,786 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 9,687 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 9,588 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 9,469 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbia
Columbia is:
94.1% White with 10,406 White residents.
0.9% African American with 103 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 33 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 61 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 314 Two Or More residents.
1.3% Hispanic with 144 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Columbia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.9% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Columbia
Columbia is 50.2% female with 5,553 female residents.
Columbia is 49.8% male with 5,510 male residents.
| Gender | Columbia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25
-1.0% of adults in Columbia completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Columbia completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Columbia completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Columbia completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Columbia completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Columbia completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Columbia completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Columbia completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Columbia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Columbia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Columbia, Illinois
4.2% of households in Columbia earn Less than $10,000.
0.8% of households in Columbia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Columbia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Columbia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.0% of households in Columbia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.4% of households in Columbia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Columbia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.0% of households in Columbia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.2% of households in Columbia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.7% of households in Columbia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Columbia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.0% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
