Demographics in Columbia, MO

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Columbia?

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Population

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

Total Population

127,200

Male

61,139

48.1%

Female

66,061

51.9%

Median Age

29.2

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

74.3%

Black

12.1%

Hispanic

4.3%

Asian

6.1%

Two or More

6.1%

Other

1.2%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

32.1%

High School or Higher

41.7%

Foreign Born

8.1%

Veterans

3.8%

Married

32.6%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

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

Columbia, MO has a population of 127,200 with a median age of 29.2. The racial makeup is 74.3% White, 4.3% Hispanic, 12.1% Black, 6.1% Asian. About 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.1%.