Columbia is a CDP located in Howard County Maryland. Columbia has a 2024 population of 107,764. Columbia is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 105,412 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbia is $150,852 with a poverty rate of 7.56%. The median age in Columbia is 38.8 years: 36.5 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,879 | 47.73% |
| Black or African American | 30,057 | 28.2% |
| Asian | 13,877 | 13.02% |
| Two or more races | 8,695 | 8.16% |
| Other race | 2,777 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 250 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 41,077 | 2.58 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 20,273 | 3.2 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 13,198 | 1.29 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Female | 6,091 | 3.19 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 1,515 | 3.12 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,340 | 1.8% |
| Associates Degree | 4,517 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21,703 | 29.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 25,677 | 34.45% |
| High School Graduate | 9,116 | 12.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,941 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 10,238 | 13.74% |
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 | 36,799 | 36,201 | 25,929 |
| Black | 18,800 | 18,272 | 10,156 |
| Asian | 10,270 | 9,124 | 6,930 |
| Hispanic | 5,902 | 4,955 | 2,514 |
| 2+ Races | 4,441 | 4,076 | 2,733 |
| Other Race | 1,984 | 1,693 | 791 |
| Native American | 187 | 178 | 51 |
| Islander | 47 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 70.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,764 | $90,838 | $62,475 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,283 | $115,494 | $96,122 |
| High School Graduate | $45,595 | $59,801 | $28,163 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,571 | $33,295 | $29,006 |
| Overall | $73,513 | $87,533 | $61,977 |
| Some College | $48,423 | $59,960 | $34,276 |
$73,513
Average Earnings
$87,533
Average Male
$61,977
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.93% of Columbia residents speak only English, while 24.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 29,987 | 4,599 | 15.34% |
| White | 47,027 | 1,619 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic | 9,660 | 974 | 10.08% |
| Asian | 13,871 | 598 | 4.31% |
| Multiple | 8,695 | 386 | 4.44% |
| Other | 2,749 | 305 | 11.09% |
| Native | 250 | 11 | 4.4% |
7.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.17%
Male Poverty Rate
8.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Black, with 15.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia is White, with 3.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.16% |
| High School | 15.78% |
| Some College | 7.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.35% |
| Female Employed | 4.92% |
| Male Employed | 1.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $149,123 | $173,695 |
| Households | $124,537 | $150,852 |
| Married Families | $175,377 | $199,275 |
| Non Families | $82,148 | $96,271 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,679
Number of Veterans
4,636
Male Veterans
1,043
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,921 |
| First Gulf War | 1,780 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,563 |
| Korea | 249 |
| World War II | 65 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,740 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,311 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,111 |
| 75+ | 1,072 |
| 18 to 34 | 445 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,246 | 7.68% |
| Black | 1,688 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 5.75% |
| 2+ Races | 287 | 5.28% |
| Other Race | 242 | 10.93% |
| Asian | 191 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 25 | 11.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
4%
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
36.89%
Born in Columbia
79.27%
Native Born
20.73%
Foreign Born
7.74%
Non Citizen
13%
Naturalized
79.27% of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 36.89% having been born in Maryland. 7.74% 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 | 107,764 | 582 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 107,182 | 582 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 106,600 | 1,514 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 105,086 | -326 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 105,412 | 1,421 | 1.37% |
| 2019 | 103,991 | 328 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 103,663 | 493 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 103,170 | -269 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 103,439 | 384 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 103,055 | 939 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 102,116 | -153 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 102,269 | 1,534 | 1.52% |
| 2012 | 100,735 | 560 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 100,175 | 560 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 99,615 | 0 | 0% |