Columbia, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Columbia, Illinois Info Snack

Population
10,692
Unemployment
2.2%
Poverty
4.6%
Median Home
$228,300
Median Income
$107,500
Median Rent
$912

Columbia SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8
Affordability
9
Diversity
3
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
6

Columbia, IL Cost Of Living

94
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Columbia Illinois National Average
Overall 94 98 100
Services 94 95 100
Groceries 101 97 100
Health 89 99 100
Housing 100 96 100
Transportation 92 105 100
Utilities 97 94 100

Columbia, IL Photos

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Rankings for Columbia in Illinois

Map Of Columbia, IL

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Population over time in Columbia

Year Population % Change
2020 10,692 1.8%
2019 10,503 3.1%
2018 10,188 -0.0%
2017 10,193 1.6%
2016 10,029 1.4%
2015 9,889 1.1%
2014 9,786 1.0%
2013 9,687 1.0%
2012 9,588 1.3%
2011 9,469 -

Race / Ethnicity in Columbia

White
96.3% (10,296)
African American
0.0% (3)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
1.2% (131)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (44)
Two Or More
0.9% (98)
Hispanic
1.1% (120)
Race Columbia IL USA
White 96.3% 60.8% 60.1%
African American 0.0% 13.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 5.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 0.9% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.1% 17.2% 18.2%

Gender in Columbia

Female
50.6% (5,411)
Male
49.4% (5,281)
Gender Columbia IL USA
Female 50.6% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 49.4% 49.1% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (213)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (213)
High School / GED
15.0% (1,603)
Some College
22.0% (2,352)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (855)
Bachelor's Degree
30.0% (3,207)
Master's Degree
16.0% (1,710)
Professional Degree
3.0% (320)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (213)
Education Columbia IL USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 15.0% 26.0% 27.0%
Some College 22.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 30.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 16.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Columbia, Illinois

Less than $10,000
2.8% (29,700)
$10,000 to $14,999
0.8% (8,147)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.4% (68,599)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.8% (40,476)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.7% (114,069)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.0% (117,748)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (134,832)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.6% (241,279)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.3% (142,717)
$200,000 or more
16.1% (171,629)
Income Columbia IL USA
Less than $10,000 2.8% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.8% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.8% 8.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.7% 11.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.0% 16.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.6% 16.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.3% 7.8% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 16.1% 8.8% 8.3%

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