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Columbia

Tennessee · 34,681 residents · 35.701 sq mi
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Columbia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,291. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,681
+5%since 2000
from 33,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
971 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+1%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K32K37K42K47K1990201020202024Columbia
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,291
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,879 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,602
+14%since 2000
from $18,004 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(24,049)
Black20.9%(6,920)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,554)
Asian0.4%(137)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.3%(16,966)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(24,038)
Black20.6%(7,153)
Hispanic / Latino7%(2,433)
Asian0.8%(265)
Other0.9%(305)
Diversity Score57.1%(19,804)
Diversity Score
57
+11%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Tennessee?

Columbia, Tennessee has about 34,681 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia, Tennessee?

The typical household in Columbia, Tennessee earns about $39,291 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 $115,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, Tennessee?

About 15.9% 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 18.2% 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 6,098 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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