Columbia, TN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

39,515

Unemployment

3.7%

Poverty

12.2%

Median Home

$169,200

Median Income

$50,378

Median Rent

$908

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Columbia SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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Columbia, TN Crime Report

1,592
Total Crimes

3,881.7
Total Crimes / 100k People

65.46%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Columbia / 100k People	Tennessee / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,592	3,881.7	3,165.5	2,346.0

Violent Crime	303	738.8	672.7	387.8
Murder	2	4.9	9.6	6.5
Robbery	29	70.7	81.0	73.9
Aggravated Assault	247	602.2	543.2	279.7
Property Crime	1,289	3,142.9	2,492.8	1,958.2
Burglary	202	492.5	384.5	314.2
Larceny	972	2,370.0	1,802.0	1,398.0
Car Theft	115	280.4	306.4	246.0

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Columbia, TN Cost Of Living

93
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Columbia	Tennessee	National Average
Overall	93	89	100

Services	103	94	100
Groceries	95	91	100
Health	98	91	100
Housing	68	81	100
Transportation	95	86	100
Utilities	97	92	100

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Columbia, TN Photos

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Rankings for Columbia in Tennessee

Ranks #35 in Most Dangerous Cities In Tennessee

Ranks #40 in Worst Places To Live In Tennessee

Ranks #43 in Richest Cities In Tennessee

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Population over time in Columbia

Year	Population	% Change
2020	39,515	5.5%
2019	37,455	2.2%
2018	36,635	1.4%
2017	36,130	1.4%
2016	35,627	1.2%
2015	35,207	0.6%
2014	34,987	0.6%
2013	34,785	0.2%
2012	34,713	0.7%
2011	34,482	-

Race / Ethnicity in Columbia

White

68.1% (26,928)

African American

16.6% (6,575)

American Indian

0.1% (58)

Asian

0.3% (121)

Hawaiian

0.0% (9)

Other

0.3% (104)

Two Or More

3.7% (1,472)

Hispanic

10.8% (4,248)

Race	Columbia	TN	USA
White	68.1%	73.4%	60.1%
African American	16.6%	16.5%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	0.3%	1.8%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.7%	2.3%	2.8%
Hispanic	10.8%	5.6%	18.2%

Gender in Columbia

Female

52.9% (20,895)

Male

47.1% (18,620)

Gender	Columbia	TN	USA
Female	52.9%	51.2%	50.8%
Male	47.1%	48.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (2,370)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (2,370)

High School / GED

34.0% (13,435)

Some College

22.0% (8,693)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (4,346)

Bachelor's Degree

15.0% (5,927)

Master's Degree

5.0% (1,975)

Professional Degree

1.0% (395)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Columbia	TN	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	34.0%	32.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	15.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Columbia, Tennessee

Less than $10,000

6.1% (240,315)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.9% (193,608)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.1% (437,837)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.3% (486,892)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.1% (597,787)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.7% (816,184)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.8% (543,774)

$100,000 to $149,999

8.9% (351,992)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.7% (147,163)

$200,000 or more

3.4% (135,943)

Income	Columbia	TN	USA
Less than $10,000	6.1%	6.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.9%	4.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.1%	10.0%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.3%	10.2%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.1%	13.9%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.7%	18.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.8%	12.5%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	8.9%	13.3%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.7%	4.9%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.4%	5.1%	8.3%