Columbia, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
121,230
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
21.8%
Median Home
$191,800
Median Income
$51,276
Median Rent
$887
Columbia SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
9.5
Columbia, MO Crime Report
3,644
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,914.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
17.69%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbia / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,644 | 2,914.8 | 3,133.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 401 | 320.8 | 495.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 11 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 74 | 59.2 | 80.8 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 247 | 197.6 | 357.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,243 | 2,594.0 | 2,638.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 499 | 399.1 | 430.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,431 | 1,944.5 | 1,865.0 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 313 | 250.4 | 343.3 | 219.9 |
Columbia, MO 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 | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 93 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
Columbia, MO Photos
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Rankings for Columbia in Missouri
Map Of Columbia, MO
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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Population over time in Columbia
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 121,230 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 120,248 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 118,620 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 117,165 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 115,391 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 113,155 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 111,145 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 109,008 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 106,658 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 104,620 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbia
| Race | Columbia | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.5% | 79.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 10.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 2.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 4.2% | 18.0% |
Gender in Columbia
| Gender | Columbia | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25
| Education | Columbia | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Columbia, Missouri
| Income | Columbia | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.0% | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% | 10.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 13.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 4.8% | 7.7% |
