Columbia is a CDP located in Tuolumne County California. Columbia has a 2024 population of 2,463. Columbia is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 18.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,086 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbia is $74,489 with a poverty rate of 19.48%. The median age in Columbia is 45.8 years: 45.2 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,091 | 85.73% |
| Two or more races | 180 | 7.38% |
| Asian | 71 | 2.91% |
| Other race | 70 | 2.87% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,033 | 2.23 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Non Family | 369 | 1.08 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 360 | 2.89 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Female | 186 | 2.81 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
| Male | 118 | 2.91 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
67.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 7% |
| Associates Degree | 150 | 9.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 252 | 15.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 195 | 11.76% |
| High School Graduate | 251 | 15.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 2.29% |
| Some College | 656 | 39.57% |
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 | 1,412 | 1,261 | 364 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 90 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 86 | 19 |
| Asian | 57 | 54 | 53 |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $51,620 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $16,700 | $17,100 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,396 | $35,284 | $13,821 |
| Some College | $29,018 | $0 | $15,000 |
$22,396
Average Earnings
$35,284
Average Male
$13,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.38% of Columbia residents speak only English, while 6.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,930 | 428 | 22.18% |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Asian | 44 | 10 | 22.73% |
19.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.04%
Male Poverty Rate
16.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia is White, with 22.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.43% |
| High School | 15.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 9.53% |
| Male Employed | 6.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,563 | $97,266 |
| Households | $50,491 | $74,489 |
| Married Families | $95,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,574 | $31,989 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
261
Number of Veterans
253
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Korea | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 126 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 249 | 15.42% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 42.11% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 8.65% |
| Asian | 3 | 4.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
71.59%
Born in Columbia
93.28%
Native Born
6.72%
Foreign Born
1.8%
Non Citizen
4.92%
Naturalized
93.28% of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 71.59% having been born in California. 1.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,463 | 12 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 2,451 | 12 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 2,439 | 360 | 17.32% |
| 2021 | 2,079 | -7 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 2,086 | -140 | -6.29% |
| 2019 | 2,226 | 9 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 2,217 | -112 | -4.81% |
| 2017 | 2,329 | -441 | -15.92% |
| 2016 | 2,770 | 173 | 6.66% |
| 2015 | 2,597 | 141 | 5.74% |
| 2014 | 2,456 | 147 | 6.37% |
| 2013 | 2,309 | 86 | 3.87% |
| 2012 | 2,223 | -35 | -1.55% |
| 2011 | 2,258 | -39 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 2,297 | 0 | 0% |