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Columbia City

Indiana · 9,892 residents · 5.49 sq mi
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Columbia City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,690. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,892
+40%since 2000
from 7,077 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,802 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 1,289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+1%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Columbia City
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,690
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,112 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,114
+51%since 2000
from $19,296 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+24%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(6,883)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(85)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(285)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(8,956)
Black0.8%(78)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(382)
Asian1%(98)
Other3.4%(334)
Diversity Score21.3%(2,104)
Diversity Score
21
+429%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia City, Indiana?

Columbia City, Indiana has about 9,892 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia City, Indiana?

The typical household in Columbia City, Indiana earns about $48,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia City, Indiana expensive?

In Columbia City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $130,300, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia City, Indiana?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia City, Indiana?

About 13.0% of people in Columbia City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia City, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,186 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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