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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbia

Maryland · 88,254 residents · 31.934 sq mi
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Columbia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,524. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $172,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

88,254
+16%since 1990
from 75,883 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,764 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 2,376 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+12%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
73K82K91K100K110K1990201020202024Columbia
2024104K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,524
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,419 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,833
+39%since 1990
from $23,538 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$172,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $150,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$922
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $726 in 1990
US average: $602
66.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
33.8% rent
2.4
−11%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(57,560)
Black18.5%(14,037)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,836)
Asian4.8%(3,634)
Diversity Score52%(39,464)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(56,794)
Black21.2%(18,721)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(3,636)
Asian7.3%(6,422)
Diversity Score63%(55,624)
63
+21%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 94.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
−16%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Maryland?

Columbia, Maryland has about 88,254 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbia, Maryland?

The typical household in Columbia, Maryland earns about $71,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia, Maryland expensive?

In Columbia, Maryland, the median home is worth about $172,700, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, Maryland?

About 59.0% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia, Maryland?

About 5.4% of people in Columbia, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,371 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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