Census ACS · #221 MSA
Columbia Metro Area
The Columbia, Mo Metropolitan Statistical Area has 212,850 residents. The median household income is $69,463 and the median home value is $242,500.
212,850
Population
124
People / sq mi
$69,463
Median Income
$242,500
Median Home Value
The Columbia CBSA covers 1,714 sq mi of land at 124.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$69,463
Median Household Income
$37,799
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Columbia metro's price level is 89.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 10.6% lower the US average. The local median income of $69,463 has the buying power of $77,666 in average-priced US metros.
89.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$77,666
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$69,463
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$242,500
Median Home Value
$1,041
Median Rent
60.5%
Homeownership
Education
94.0%
High School+
47.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
8.9%
Work From Home
19.7 min
Avg Commute
28.5%
Foreign Born
Columbia spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Columbia, Mo Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 212,850 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #221 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Columbia metro area is $69,463, with a per capita income of $37,799.
The Columbia, Mo CBSA spans the state of Missouri.
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Data for the Columbia, Mo CBSA (17860) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.