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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbia

Tennessee · 33,055 residents · 35.701 sq mi
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Columbia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,879. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $86,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

33,055
+16%since 1990
from 28,583 in 1990
1990 – 2025
926 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 801 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+4%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K32K37K42K47K1990201020202024Columbia
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,879
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,238 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,004
+43%since 1990
from $12,558 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$516
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $379 in 1990
US average: $602
63.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
36.5% rent
2.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(22,491)
Black20.6%(5,875)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(108)
Asian0.3%(83)
Diversity Score42.9%(12,274)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(24,049)
Black20.9%(6,920)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,554)
Asian0.4%(137)
Diversity Score51.3%(16,966)
51
+20%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−3%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Tennessee?

Columbia, Tennessee has about 33,055 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbia, Tennessee?

The typical household in Columbia, Tennessee earns about $35,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia, Tennessee expensive?

In Columbia, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, Tennessee?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia, Tennessee?

About 13.9% of people in Columbia, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,472 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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