Columbia, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,752
Unemployment
3.3%
Poverty
6.2%
Median Home
$217,300
Median Income
$98,977
Median Rent
$887
Columbia SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
9
Diversity
4
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
6
Columbia, IL Cost Of Living
97
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Columbia | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 97 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Columbia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.0% | 61.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Columbia
| Gender | Columbia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25
| Education | Columbia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Columbia, Illinois
| Income | Columbia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.0% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 16.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.4% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.2% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
