Columbia township is located in Van Buren County Michigan. Columbia township has a 2024 population of 2,547. Columbia township is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,548 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbia township is $68,837 with a poverty rate of 24.17%. The median age in Columbia township is 37.3 years: 38.8 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,085 | 81.41% |
| Two or more races | 213 | 8.32% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 5.78% |
| Other race | 115 | 4.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 850 | 2.88 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Married | 436 | 3.58 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.13 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 128 | 3.54 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Male | 54 | 3.28 | 100 | 0 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
87.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 4.84% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 7.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 155 | 9.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 4.72% |
| High School Graduate | 820 | 51.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 7.3% |
| Some College | 226 | 14.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,265 | 1,142 | 218 |
| Hispanic | 186 | 125 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 78 | 12 |
| Black | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,250 | $33,229 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,750 | $0 | $73,750 |
| High School Graduate | $32,523 | $29,596 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,792 | $37,667 | $20,250 |
| Overall | $34,236 | $33,938 | $35,273 |
| Some College | $38,929 | $65,139 | $23,859 |
$34,236
Average Earnings
$33,938
Average Male
$35,273
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.21% of Columbia township residents speak only English, while 15.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,801 | 392 | 21.77% |
| Hispanic | 439 | 151 | 34.4% |
| Black | 148 | 44 | 29.73% |
| Multiple | 180 | 38 | 21.11% |
| Other | 115 | 1 | 0.87% |
24.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.08%
Male Poverty Rate
25.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia township is Hispanic, with 34.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia township is Other, with 0.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 30.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.17% |
| High School | 17.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 81.63% |
| Female Employed | 8.8% |
| Male Employed | 6.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,750 | $77,654 |
| Households | $48,750 | $68,837 |
| Married Families | $83,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,719 | $42,981 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
191
Number of Veterans
188
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 7.16% |
| Black | 48 | 43.24% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 28.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.39%
Born in Columbia township
95.67%
Native Born
4.33%
Foreign Born
3.59%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
95.67% of Columbia township residents were born in the United States, with 69.39% having been born in Michigan. 3.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,537 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 2,539 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 2,541 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 2,543 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 2,545 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 2,547 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 2,549 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 2,551 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 2,553 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 2,548 | -34 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 2,582 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 2,577 | 11 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 2,566 | 7 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 2,559 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 2,558 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,559 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,558 | 9 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 2,549 | -25 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 2,574 | -13 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2,587 | 0 | 0% |