Columbia, TN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Columbia, Tennessee Summary

Life in Columbia research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Columbia over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Columbia:

  • The population in Columbia is 40,957.

  • The median home value in Columbia is $187,900.

  • The median income in Columbia is $50,892.

  • The cost of living in Columbia is 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Columbia is $966.

  • The unemployment rate in Columbia is 3.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Columbia is 12.5%.

Columbia SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
6

Columbia, TN Crime Report

1,246
Total Crimes
2,778.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
19.53%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Columbia
/ 100k People
Tennessee
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,246 2,778.0 3,165.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 306 682.2 672.7 369.8
Murder 2 4.5 9.6 6.3
Robbery 24 53.5 81.0 66.1
Aggravated Assault 263 586.4 543.2 268.2
Property Crime 940 2,095.8 2,492.8 1,954.4
Burglary 121 269.8 384.5 269.8
Larceny 708 1,578.5 1,802.0 1,401.9
Car Theft 111 247.5 306.4 282.7

Columbia, TN Cost Of Living

93
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Columbia Tennessee National Average
Overall 93 90 100
Services 103 93 100
Groceries 95 96 100
Health 98 88 100
Housing 68 82 100
Transportation 95 90 100
Utilities 97 93 100

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Map Of Columbia, TN

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Population over time in Columbia

Year Population % Change
2021 39,515 5.5%
2020 37,455 2.2%
2019 36,635 1.4%
2018 36,130 1.4%
2017 35,627 1.2%
2016 35,207 0.6%
2015 34,987 0.6%
2014 34,785 0.2%
2013 34,713 0.7%
2012 34,482 -

Race / Ethnicity in Columbia

White
67.4% (27,616)
African American
17.5% (7,152)
American Indian
0.2% (97)
Asian
0.3% (124)
Hawaiian
0.0% (9)
Other
0.2% (101)
Two Or More
3.1% (1,287)
Hispanic
11.2% (4,571)
Race Columbia TN USA
White 67.4% 72.9% 59.4%
African American 17.5% 16.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 1.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 2.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 11.2% 5.8% 18.4%

Gender in Columbia

Female
53.3% (21,848)
Male
46.7% (19,109)
Gender Columbia TN USA
Female 53.3% 51.0% 50.5%
Male 46.7% 49.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (1,228)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (2,457)
High School / GED
34.0% (13,925)
Some College
24.0% (9,829)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (4,505)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (6,143)
Master's Degree
5.0% (2,047)
Professional Degree
1.0% (409)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (409)
Education Columbia TN USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 32.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 18.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Columbia, Tennessee

Less than $10,000
6.4% (263,700)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (160,897)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (340,487)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.4% (549,629)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.9% (690,320)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (704,212)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.7% (601,915)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.8% (483,704)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (155,088)
$200,000 or more
3.6% (145,742)
Income Columbia TN USA
Less than $10,000 6.4% 6.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 4.7% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 9.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.4% 9.5% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.9% 13.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.7% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.8% 14.3% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 5.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 6.0% 9.5%

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