Comprehensive demographic dataset for Columbia, MO, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Columbia population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Columbia across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Columbia was 129,330, a 0.73% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Columbia population was 128,392, an increase of 0.78% compared to a population of 127,394 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Columbia increased by 43,268. In this period, the peak population was 129,330 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Columbia is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Columbia population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Columbia Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Columbia, MO (MSA) (CLMPOP) from 1970 to 2024 about Columbia, MO, residents, population, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Columbia population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Columbia across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Columbia was 128,555, a 0.79% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Columbia population was 127,550, an increase of 0.84% compared to a population of 126,486 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Columbia increased by 42,493. In this period, the peak population was 128,555 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Columbia is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Columbia population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Columbia Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Boone County, MO (MOBNPOP) from 1970 to 2024 about Boone County, MO; Columbia; MO; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Columbia population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Columbia.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Columbia, MO Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Columbia age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Columbia, MO Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Columbia - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Columbia, MO Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate of Median Household Income for Boone County, MO (MHIMO29019A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Boone County, MO; Columbia; MO; households; median; income; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Columbia, MO population pyramid, which represents the Columbia population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Columbia, MO, is 22.1.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Columbia, MO, is 15.6.
• Total dependency ratio for Columbia, MO is 37.7.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Columbia, MO is 6.4.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Columbia population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Columbia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Columbia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Columbia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Columbia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Resident Population in Columbia, MO (MSA) was 219.42600 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Columbia, MO (MSA) reached a record high of 219.42600 in January of 2024 and a record low of 91.47200 in January of 1970. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Columbia, MO (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Boone County, MO (S1701ACS029019) from 2012 to 2023 about Boone County, MO; Columbia; MO; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Columbia, MO population pyramid, which represents the Columbia population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Columbia, MO, is 22.2.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Columbia, MO, is 14.8.
• Total dependency ratio for Columbia, MO is 37.0.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Columbia, MO is 6.8.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Columbia population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Columbia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Columbia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Columbia for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Columbia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Howard County, MO (MOHOWA9POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Howard County, MO; Columbia; MO; residents; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total (5-year estimate) in Boone County, MO (B03002001E029019) from 2009 to 2023 about Boone County, MO; Columbia; MO; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for 90% Confidence Interval Lower Bound of Estimate of Median Household Income for Boone County, MO (MHICILBMO29019A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Boone County, MO; Columbia; MO; households; median; income; and USA.

FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (FBI NIBRS) crime data for University of Missouri: Columbia (University or College) in Missouri, including incidents, statistics, demographics, and detailed incident information.

FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (FBI NIBRS) crime data for Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), including incidents, statistics, demographics, and agency information across multiple jurisdictions.

Demographics, population, housing, income, education, schools, and geography for ZIP Code 65211 (Columbia, MO). Interactive charts load automatically as you scroll for improved performance.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Columbia population by gender and age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender distribution and demographics of Columbia.

Content

The dataset constitues the following two datasets across these two themes

• Columbia, MO Population Breakdown by Gender
• Columbia, MO Population Breakdown by Gender and Age

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Columbia city, Missouri. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Graph and download economic data for 90% Confidence Interval Lower Bound of Estimate of Median Household Income for Howard County, MO (MHICILBMO29089A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Howard County, MO; Columbia; MO; households; median; income; and USA.