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Columbia

California · 2,577 residents · 5.961 sq mi
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Columbia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,276. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $345,100. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 143%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,577
+7%since 2000
from 2,405 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
432 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+10%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Columbia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,276
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,153
+56%since 2000
from $18,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,100
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
8.6
+164%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(2,079)
Black0.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(166)
Asian1.2%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(521)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(1,988)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino12%(308)
Asian1.6%(42)
Other5.5%(142)
Diversity Score42.8%(1,104)
Diversity Score
43
+98%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+142%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, California?

Columbia, California has about 2,577 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia, California?

The typical household in Columbia, California earns about $40,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia, California expensive?

In Columbia, California, the median home is worth about $345,100, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, California?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia, California?

About 20.1% of people in Columbia, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 791 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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