Columbia, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
122,659
Unemployment
3.5%
Poverty
20.2%
Median Home
$208,300
Median Income
$53,447
Median Rent
$890
Columbia SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
9.5
Columbia, MO Crime Report
3,878
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,106.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
32.42%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbia / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,878 | 3,106.6 | 3,073.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 552 | 442.2 | 542.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 13 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 58 | 46.5 | 74.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 392 | 314.0 | 413.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,326 | 2,664.4 | 2,531.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 404 | 323.6 | 378.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,478 | 1,985.1 | 1,759.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 444 | 355.7 | 393.2 | 246.0 |
Columbia, MO Cost Of Living
95
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Columbia | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 97 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 122,659 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 120,248 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 118,620 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 117,165 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 115,391 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 113,155 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 111,145 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 109,008 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 106,658 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 104,620 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbia
| Race | Columbia | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.7% | 78.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 11.1% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 4.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Columbia
| Gender | Columbia | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 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% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 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 | 9.0% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 13.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
