Columbia, MD โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Howard County ยท Maryland

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Columbia based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Columbia
National Avg
Maryland Avg
Population: 73Income: 86Home Value: 48Safety: 50Education: 64Median Age: 65Climate: 50Cost of Living: 93

Quick Stats

Population

105,871

2023 ACS

Median Income

$129,173

2023

Median Home Value

$480,300

2023

Median Rent

$1,998

2023

Median Age

39.1

Unemployment

4.5%

Cost of Living Index

185.2

100 = national avg

Columbia is a city in Howard County, Maryland, with a population of 105,871 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Columbia is one of the communities in Maryland.

The median household income in Columbia is $129,173, and the median home value is $480,300. The cost of living index is 185.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,998 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, and the median age is 39.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

105,871

Male

51,034

48.2%

Female

54,837

51.8%

Median Age

39.1

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

44.5%

High School or Higher

52.8%

Foreign Born

20.8%

Veterans

5.9%

Married

41.1%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.671

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

46.0%

Foreign Born

20.8%

White
46.0%
Black
29.0%
Asian
11.8%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
9.5%
Other
3.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%

10,005 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

90.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,160 (11.6%)
Puerto Rican
1,430 (14.3%)
Cuban
543 (5.4%)
Dominican
325 (3.2%)
Salvadoran
1,872 (18.7%)
Guatemalan
388 (3.9%)
Colombian
415 (4.1%)
Honduran
1,222 (12.2%)
Ecuadorian
27 (0.3%)
Peruvian
650 (6.5%)
Other Hispanic
1,973 (19.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
3,949 (31.5%)
Chinese
3,147 (25.1%)
Filipino
615 (4.9%)
Vietnamese
350 (2.8%)
Korean
1,914 (15.3%)
Japanese
51 (0.4%)
Pakistani
1,003 (8.0%)
Cambodian
7 (0.1%)
Thai
155 (1.2%)
Taiwanese
139 (1.1%)
Other Asian
1,209 (9.6%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
39 (60.9%)
Chamorro
5 (7.8%)
Other Pacific Islander
15 (23.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
277 (100.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

100,195

English Only

76.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

6,258 speakers

Limited English

8.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
6,258 (6.2%)
Other Indo-European
4,807 (4.8%)
Other Languages
3,286 (3.3%)
Chinese
2,851 (2.8%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
1,543 (1.5%)
Other Asian
1,491 (1.5%)
Korean
1,385 (1.4%)
Arabic
906 (0.9%)
Slavic Languages
541 (0.5%)
Tagalog
378 (0.4%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

91.9%

Limited English Proficiency

8.1%

Spanish
38.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
24.7% limited English
Other Languages
21.0% limited English
Chinese
54.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
22.0% limited English
Other Asian
31.6% limited English
Korean
55.9% limited English
Arabic
37.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
23.8% limited English
Tagalog
13.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

6,213

5.9% of population

Disability Rate

28.7%

1,785 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$102,919

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
28.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
34.6%
Vietnam
29.2%
Korea
5.1%
World War II
0.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.9%
35-54
28.5%
55-64
21.9%
65-74
23.8%
75+
20.0%

Male Veterans

5,103

82.1%

Female Veterans

1,110

17.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$102,919

Non-Veteran Income

$60,847

Difference

$42,072

69.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,785

Without Disability

4,428

Disability Rate

28.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

67,724

#1 Ancestry

German

11.1% (11,751)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

10.0% (10,580)

#3 Ancestry

English

8.1% (8,583)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
11.1%
Irish
10.0%
English
8.1%
Sub-Saharan African
6.4%
Italian
5.0%
American
3.1%
Polish
2.9%
West Indian
2.3%
Russian
1.9%
European
1.9%
Scottish
1.7%
Jamaican
1.3%
French
1.2%
Arab
1.0%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
Norwegian
0.8%
Welsh
0.7%
British
0.6%
Greek
0.5%
Swedish
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

41,218

Family Households

27,705

67.2%

Married Couples

19,960

48.4%

Non-Family Households

13,513

32.8%

Single Mother Households

5,993

14.5%

Single Father Households

1,752

4.3%

Living Alone

10,811

26.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

20,283

In Married Couple

14,978

73.8%

With Single Mother

4,197

20.7%

With Single Father

1,108

5.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$153,689

Married Couple Income

$180,190

Single Mother Income

$86,288

Single Father Income

$118,750

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,753

Grandparents Responsible

407

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$129,173

+76% vs national

Per Capita Income

$62,614

+68% vs national

Poverty Rate

7.4%

-45% vs national

Gini Index

0.4067

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.5%

-14% vs national

SNAP Recipients

8.1%

of households

How Columbia Compares

Columbia vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Columbia is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Columbia. The median household income here is $129,173.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
8.4%
$25-50K
7.1%
$50-75K
9.4%
$75-100K
10.4%
$100-150K
22.2%
$150-200K
15.7%
$200K+
26.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.5%

-5% vs MD avg

Labor Force

60,493

Employed

57,125

Mean Commute

22 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

44.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

52.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

39.1

Work from Home

22.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

185.2

100 = national avg

+85.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$81,506

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$192,651

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
237.0
Food
148.7
Transportation
138.7
Healthcare
139.0
Utilities
156.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,511

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,857

per month

The median household income in Columbia, MD is $129,173, which is 76.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $62,614. The poverty rate of 7.4% is lower than the MD state average of 9.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4067, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, compared to the state average of 4.7%. The labor force is 60,493. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 22 minutes, with 22.3% working from home. About 66.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 185.2, which is 85.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 237.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $81,506 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$420,500

Median List Price

$454,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$249

Days on Market

39

Active Inventory

104

Months of Supply

2.0

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$497,838

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,180

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

34.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

45.5%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
34.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
45.5%
Listings with Price Drops
16.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 3.2%List Price โ†“ 10.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

52

New Listings

74

Pending Sales

77

Homes Sold โ†“ 33.3%New Listings โ†“ 21.3%Pending โ†“ 28.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$249

Median List $/SF

$250

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 1.6%List $/SF โ†‘ 2.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Columbia, MD? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area, home prices have risen 434.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 46.9%. The 10-year growth rate is 61.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 38.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.1%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD housing market rather than Columbia alone.

40yr โ†‘ 434%20yr โ†‘ 46.9%10yr โ†‘ 61.3%5yr โ†‘ 38.3%2yr โ†‘ 9.1%Q2 1976 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Columbia vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Columbia is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$480,300

Median Rent

$1,998

Total Housing Units

43,344

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Owner Occupied

64.9%

Renter Occupied

35.1%

Median Property Tax

$5,969

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,230

Housing Types

Single Family
65.5%
Multi-Family
34.3%
Mobile Home
0.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,969

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.24%

of home value

Median Home Value

$480,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,194

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,969) by the median home value ($480,300). In Columbia, MD, this works out to an effective rate of 1.24%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Columbia, MD is $420,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 39 days on the market. 34.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $249. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,180/month. About 64.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1983. There are 43,344 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,969. The effective tax rate is 1.24%, above the national average.

Crime data is not yet available for Columbia. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

72.4

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

84.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

10.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

92.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

22

Public Assistance

$20.7M

Individual Assistance

$4.2M

Most Common Type

Flood

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $311.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$302K$3.8M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storm and Flooding โ†’FloodJul 2018$10.3Mโ€”
Severe Storm and Flooding โ†’FloodSep 2016$6.5Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2016$1.8Mโ€”
Snowstorm โ†’Severe StormApr 2014$716Kโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneNov 2012$692Kโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’FloodOct 2011โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011$321Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormMay 2010$75Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormFeb 2010โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Isabel โ†’HurricaneSep 2003โ€”$451K
Snow โ†’Severe StormMar 2003โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormApr 2000โ€”โ€”
Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) โ†’SnowstormJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodOct 1975โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 25 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

421

Total Claims Paid

$15,779,649

Avg Claim Payout

$37,481

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

10

Federal Funding

$845,602

Properties Protected

2

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.84

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts2$272,770
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine2$280,029
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$40,248
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions1$0
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$33,600

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Columbia has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, heat wave, strong wind. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 421 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $20,681,543 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,211,016 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.2%

3.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.8%

4.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.6%

1.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.3%

4.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.5%

Arthritis

24.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

13.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.8%

Loneliness

31.2%

Lack of Support

21.6%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

22.2%

Mobility

9.6%

Cognitive

10.0%

Hearing

4.9%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

5.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Columbia has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

Johns Hopkins Howard County Me...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center1.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Spring Grove Hospital Center7.7 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Saint Agnes Hospital10.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center11.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Umd Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute11.3 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

286,666

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
HOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION286,1580
CEDAR MOBILE HOME PARK3000
PINE CREST MOBILE HOME PARK2080

There are 3 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

22 min

-6% vs national

Drive Alone

66.3%

-16% vs national

Public Transit

2.9%

+220% vs national

Work From Home

22.3%

+140% vs national

Carpool

5.5%

Walk / Bike

1.6%

combined

How Columbia's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2020)

Fatalities

1

2020

1-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Columbia, MD is 22 minutes, which is 5.6% below the national average of 23 minutes. 66.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 22.3% work from home, which is above the MD state average of 13.4%. Public transit is used by 2.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 5.5% of workers carpool. 1.6% walk to work. In 2020, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

89.5%

of households

No Internet

3.2%

of households

Total Households

41,218

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
89.5%
Cellular Data Plan
91.8%
Satellite
1.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.5%
No Internet Access
3.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.1%

of households

Smartphone

94.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

93.2%

of households

Tablet

77.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.1%
Smartphone
94.4%
Desktop / Laptop
93.2%
Tablet
77.9%
Smartphone Only
2.3%
No Computer
1.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.9ยข

per kWh

+4% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

13.0ยข

per kWh

-4% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

10.0ยข

per kWh

+2% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$166

residential

+17% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

5% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Maryland averages 17.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $166. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Columbia vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

286,666

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTIONCommunityPurchased surface water286,1580
CEDAR MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water3000
PINE CREST MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water2080

95.4% of households in Columbia have broadband internet access. 89.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.2% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 286,666 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Columbia is located in Howard County, MD. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Columbia.

Election Overview

Source: Howard County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

124,764

69.1%

GOP Votes

49,425

27.4%

Total Votes

180,488

Margin

D+41.8%

Shift from 2020

R+2.5pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+41.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024124,76449,425180,48869.1%27.4%D+41.8
2020129,43348,390183,06270.7%26.4%D+44.3
201693,80844,792146,40164.1%30.6%D+33.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Howard County recorded 180,488 total votes. Democrats won the county with 69.1% of the vote compared to 27.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+41.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Howard County has shifted 8.3 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

776

Total Assets

$12.0B

Total Income

$7.9B

Per 10K Residents

73.3

nonprofits

+42.7% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

86

Median Assets

$273K

Oldest Active

1921

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
107
Religion
101
Human Services
95
Arts & Culture
51
Health Care
44
Philanthropy
31
Recreation & Sports
30
Housing & Shelter
28
Youth Development
21
Community Improvement
19
Mental Health
16
International
11
Public Benefit
10
Environment
8
Animal-Related
8
Civil Rights
8
Science & Tech
8
Voluntary Health
7
Food & Agriculture
7
Public Safety
7
Crime & Legal
6
Employment
6
Medical Research
3
Mutual Benefit
2
Unknown
2
86.3%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $10.4B of $12.0B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Columbia

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MEDSTAR HEALTH INCHealth Care$3.4B$363.6M1998
POWER FORWARD COMMUNITIES INCPhilanthropy$2.0B$9.5M2024
MEDSTAR-GEORGETOWN MEDICAL CENTER INCHealth Care$1.5B$1.7B2000
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCCommunity Improvement$942.0M$160.6M1981
WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER CORPORATIONHealth Care$793.9M$1.7B1959
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INCHousing & Shelter$551.8M$50.0M1990
HH MEDSTAR HEALTH INCHealth Care$473.5M$2.1B1997
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INCHousing & Shelter$334.6M$114.6M1995
MEDSTAR SOUTHERN MARYLAND HOSPITAL CENTER INCHealth Care$170.0M$288.8M2013
MEDSTAR AMBULATORY SERVICES INCโ€”$163.5M$23.7M1979
ST MARYS HOSPITAL OF ST MARYS COUNTYHealth Care$146.3M$205.5M1951
NATIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL INCHealth Care$129.9M$184.7M1985
MONTGOMERY GENERAL HOSPITAL INCHealth Care$115.3M$192.6M1921
FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS INCMedical Research$110.9M$70.8M1973
HORIZON FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY INCHealth Care$98.8M$15.2M1998
COMMUNITY HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$88.5M$4.3M1994
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$86.7M$882K1990
THE MARION I AND HENRY JKNOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUND INCโ€”$83.3M$4.6M1992
FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUNDMedical Research$59.6M$9.0M2004
COLUMBIA VANTAGE HOUSE CORPORATIONHuman Services$54.3M$30.7M1987
DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION INCArts & Culture$51.7M$1.7M2014
EMERGE INCHuman Services$50.5M$45.6M1977
MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE INCโ€”$39.7M$59.5M1964
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY INCโ€”$38.6M$7.3M1972
COMMUNITY HOMES HOUSING INCORPORATEDHousing & Shelter$36.6M$1.4M2004
CRISP SHARED SERVICES INCHealth Care$28.6M$56.8M2022
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INCEducation$25.9M$10.9M1983
ATHELAS INSTITUTE INCHuman Services$22.9M$21.1M1982
HUMANIM INCHealth Care$22.1M$28.8M1973
CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR OUR PATIENTS INCHealth Care$21.2M$49.3M2010
COLA INCHealth Care$19.5M$13.2M1988
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY MD INCโ€”$18.1M$35.7M1966
MEDSTAR HEALTH VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$14.8M$65.2M1955
EHC CORNERSTONE INCHousing & Shelter$14.3Mโ€”2009
VNA INCHealth Care$14.3M$22.4M1987
HERITAGE HOUSING PARTNERS CORPORATIONโ€”$11.3M$2.0M2017
GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INCMental Health$10.9M$19.1M1973
ASI MISSIONS INCโ€”$9.9M$10.5M1990
AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN GROWTH FUND INCEducation$9.4M$15.3M1999
COLUMBIA DOWNTOWN HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$9.4M$459K2014
BRIDGES TO HOUSING STABILITY INCHousing & Shelter$9.2M$3.7M1991
FRIENDS NON-PROFIT HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$8.8M$6.1M1972
INNER ARBOR TRUST INCArts & Culture$8.5M$448K2014
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTH AMERICA INCโ€”$7.5M$1.6M1947
SERVICE WORKERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPEducation$7.4M$1.9M2017
NATIONAL PLASTERING INDUSTRYS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP TRUST FUNDโ€”$5.7M$8.7M1968
BAY LIFE SERVICES CORPORATIONMental Health$5.6M$7K1991
UMBC TRAINING ENTERPRISES INCEducation$5.4M$8.9M2002
IHOMESHousing & Shelter$5.0M$1.5M2010
DAYALBAGH RADHASOAMI SATSANG ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICAReligion$4.6M$132K2007

Columbia, MD has 776 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $12.0B. The most common category is Education, with 107 organizations. 86 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 73.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1921.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

957

Total Approved

$301.0M

Jobs Supported

9,994

Per 10K Residents

90.4

SBA loans

+24.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

115

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

263 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

905

Total Amount

$263.6M

Avg Loan

$291,301

Median Loan

$120,000

SBA Guaranteed

$191.8M(73%)

Jobs Supported

8,916

5045% of all loans

Loans

52

Total Amount

$37.4M

Avg Loan

$719,558

Median Loan

$489,500

7(a) โ€” 95%504 โ€” 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

191

20% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$95.7M

32% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$501,209

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services244 loans
NAICS 54
$66.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance105 loans
NAICS 62
$53.9M
Accommodation & Food Services80 loans
NAICS 72
$31.2M
Other Services59 loans
NAICS 81
$20.1M
Construction51 loans
NAICS 23
$12.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Arirang Adult Medical Day Care Ltd2$6.4M
Baltimore-washington Financial Advisors Inc.1$5.0M
Starlight Hotels Columbia Llc1$5.0M
Hanmi Inc1$4.1M
Vkb Remodeling Inc1$4.0M
Plant & Solomon Llc2$3.9M
Brightstar Care1$3.7M
Midpoint Technology Group, Llc1$3.7M
S&amp;s Commercial Llc1$3.5M
Inspiring Young Learners Llc1$3.5M

Columbia, MD has received 957 SBA loans totaling $301.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 905 loans (95% of the total), supporting 8,916 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 52 loans totaling $37.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Columbia is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 263 loans. That works out to 90.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

30

Total Population

537,586

Avg Median Income

-$44,303,042

Avg Home Value

-$66,122,870

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
20701749$81,763N/A$2,1472.2
2070736,549$104,093$411,200$1,88012.6
2072336,319$129,870$508,000$1,98613.0
2072418,669$109,530$392,500$2,19918.8
2075510,477$102,886N/A$2,38010.5
207596,758$250,001$888,200$3,5016.3
207632,320$119,083$406,300$2,1401.1
207773,046$218,808$808,700$2,8937.5
2079416,182$105,441$393,700$1,9409.6
208613,020$176,094$956,200N/A5.2
20862393$242,721$804,200N/A1.6
2086616,499$134,682$434,400$2,2037.0
20868384$109,554$564,800N/A1.6
2090518,268$155,023$640,400$2,01511.8
2102913,783$250,001$904,700$3,50116.9
210362,162$170,313$843,200N/A6.3
2104243,021$190,504$674,700$2,25337.0
2104347,134$141,846$607,300$1,96417.1
2104444,775$132,924$541,100$2,09611.9
2104540,866$117,323$438,500$1,7689.7
2104615,433$126,549$469,000$2,0997.8
2107537,146$133,321$439,400$2,10813.9
2107623,642$143,409$492,100$2,33713.1
21077137N/A$425,000N/A0.4
211637,031$131,154$598,700$1,37013.6
2122735,695$83,620$272,400$1,34711.3
2122849,417$107,714$389,200$1,63115.6
212503,001N/AN/AN/A0.2
217372,384$250,001$1,032,800N/A5.1
217942,326$223,833$977,200N/A8.2

Columbia, MD has 30 ZIP codes with a combined population of 537,586. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$44,303,042. The average median home value is -$66,122,870. The average median monthly rent is -$177,776,186.

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