Life in Columbia research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Columbia over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Columbia:
The population in Columbia is 124,342.
The median home value in Columbia is $215,300.
The median income in Columbia is $57,463.
The cost of living in Columbia is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Columbia is $935.
The unemployment rate in Columbia is 3.9%.
The poverty rate in Columbia is 19.9%.
Crime in Columbia summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Columbia. Key points include:
There were 3,946 total crimes in Columbia in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Columbia is 3,086.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Columbia is 471.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Columbia is 2,614.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Columbia is 32.78% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbia / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,946 | 3,086.1 | 3,073.7 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 603 | 471.6 | 542.7 | 369.8 |
Murder | 11 | 8.6 | 11.8 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 65 | 50.8 | 74.4 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 436 | 341.0 | 413.3 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 3,343 | 2,614.5 | 2,531.0 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 397 | 310.5 | 378.8 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 2,487 | 1,945.1 | 1,759.1 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 459 | 359.0 | 393.2 | 282.7 |
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 Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Columbia is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Columbia is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Columbia is $215,300.
The median income in Columbia is $57,463.
Living Expense | Columbia | Missouri | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 95 | 89 | 100 | |
Services | 99 | 92 | 100 | |
Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
Health | 101 | 88 | 100 | |
Housing | 91 | 79 | 100 | |
Transportation | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
Utilities | 97 | 95 | 100 |
The current population in Columbia is 124,342. The population has increased 18.9% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 124,342 | 3.4% |
2020 | 120,248 | 1.4% |
2019 | 118,620 | 1.2% |
2018 | 117,165 | 1.5% |
2017 | 115,391 | 2.0% |
2016 | 113,155 | 1.8% |
2015 | 111,145 | 2.0% |
2014 | 109,008 | 2.2% |
2013 | 106,658 | 1.9% |
2012 | 104,620 | - |
73.3% White with 91,204 White residents.
11.4% African American with 14,204 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 213 American Indian residents.
5.9% Asian with 7,362 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 179 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 442 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 6,189 Two Or More residents.
3.7% Hispanic with 4,549 Hispanic residents.
Race | Columbia | MO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 73.3% | 78.2% | 59.4% |
African American | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Asian | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 5.0% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 3.7% | 4.4% | 18.4% |
Columbia is 51.2% female with 63,612 female residents.
Columbia is 48.8% male with 60,729 male residents.
Gender | Columbia | MO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 51.2% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
Male | 48.8% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
2.0% 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.
18.0% of adults in Columbia completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Columbia completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Columbia completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Columbia completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Columbia completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Columbia completed doctorate degree.
Education | Columbia | MO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 17.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 18.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
8.0% of households in Columbia earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Columbia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Columbia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.8% of households in Columbia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Columbia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.3% of households in Columbia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Columbia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.2% of households in Columbia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Columbia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.5% of households in Columbia earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Columbia | MO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 9.5% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 13.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 7.5% | 6.0% | 9.5% |