Columbia Metro
Columbia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,893. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $96,313. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Columbia, MO?
Columbia, MO has about 162,336 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Columbia, MO?
The typical household in Columbia, MO earns about $36,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Columbia, MO expensive?
In Columbia, MO, the median home is worth about $96,313, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.
How educated are people in Columbia, MO?
About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia, MO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Columbia, MO?
About 13.9% of people in Columbia, MO live below the federal poverty line.
Has Columbia, MO grown since 1990?
Yes, Columbia, MO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,491 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024