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Population Review

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

White79.2%
Black or African American9.0%
Asian0.0%
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

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Missouri

Largest counties in Missouri

Part of Missouri

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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.

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.