Columbia, MD

Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile

Living in Columbia, MD: Quick Facts & Overview

Population: 104,338 residents (1,262 people per sq. mi.)
Average House Price: $499,425
Average Household Income: $131,490

Columbia, MD is located in the state of Maryland. It is home to about 104,338 people, with around 1,262 residents living in every square mile.

If you want to buy a house in Columbia, the average price is around $499,425. That makes local housing 11% higher than the Maryland average of $450,580, and 62% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in Columbia earns about $131,490 a year. This income is 15% higher than the average family in Maryland ($114,054), and 67% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 104,338

Median Household Income $131,490

Median Home Value $499,425

Median Age 39.4 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income	$66,166
Labor Force Participation	69.9%
Unemployment Rate	4.2%
Average Commute Time	27.9 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate	64.8%
Median Rent	$2,042
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)	27.3%
Total Housing Units	41,143

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

County	Howard
County FIPS	24027
Metro Area (CBSA)	Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Combined Area (CSA)	Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA
Population Density	1,261.5/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)	39.2004, -76.8590
Timezone	America/New_York
National Ranking	2
Incorporated	No

Household Structure

Average Family Size	3.07
Dual Income Families	59.8%

Marital Status

Married	49.1%
Never Married	34.3%
Divorced	11.8%
Widowed	4.8%

Gender

Male	48.4%
Female	51.6%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)	4.6%
Poverty Rate	7.5%

Key Population Groups

Veterans	7.1%
Disabled Population	10.5%
Limited English Proficiency	4.7%

All ZIP Codes in Columbia

ZIP Code	Population	Median Household Income	Median Home Value
21044	44,114	$135,057	$566,764
21045	40,034	$118,563	$455,400
21046	15,608	$127,813	$481,232
21029	13,607	$243,542	$912,316
20588	-	-	-
21150	-	-	-

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