Columbia, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
4,653
Unemployment
8.5%
Poverty
17.1%
Median Home
$99,900
Median Income
$34,960
Median Rent
$484
Columbia SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
8.5
Amenities
7
Education
4
Commute
9.5
Columbia, KY Crime Report
30
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
645.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-73.92%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbia / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 30 | 645.9 | 2,114.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 86.1 | 217.1 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 21.5 | 48.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 21.5 | 128.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 26 | 559.7 | 1,897.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 12 | 258.3 | 345.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 11 | 236.8 | 1,323.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 64.6 | 228.2 | 219.9 |
Rankings for Columbia in Kentucky
Map Of Columbia, KY
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Population over time in Columbia
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,653 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 4,722 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 4,852 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 4,847 | 6.3% |
| 2015 | 4,561 | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 4,792 | 6.8% |
| 2013 | 4,486 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 4,461 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 4,462 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 4,466 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbia
| Race | Columbia | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 84.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 8.3% | 8.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 3.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Columbia
| Gender | Columbia | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25
| Education | Columbia | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Columbia, Kentucky
| Income | Columbia | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.4% | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.6% | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.0% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.5% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.4% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.0% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 3.9% | 7.7% |
