Columbia, MO

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2019 Population

121,230

0.817% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

28.5

1.06% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

21.8%

2.12% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$51,276

4.06% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$191,800

3.28% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

64,238

1.13% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Columbia, MO had a population of 121k people with a median age of 28.5 and a median household income of $51,276. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Columbia, MO grew from 120,248 to 121,230, a 0.817% increase and its median household income grew from $49,277 to $51,276, a 4.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbia, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.13%), and White (Hispanic) (2.62%). 0% of the households in Columbia, MO speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94% of the residents in Columbia, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbia, MO are University of Missouri-Columbia (9,832 degrees awarded in 2020), Columbia College (177065) (3,354 degrees), and Stephens College (168 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Columbia, MO was $191,800, and the homeownership rate was 47.4%. Most people in Columbia, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbia, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Columbia, MO is home to a population of 121k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2019, 9.05% of Columbia, MO residents were born outside of the country (11k people).

In 2019, there were 6.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.3k people) in Columbia, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.48k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbia, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.3k ± 834
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.3k ± 853
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.48k ± 433

3.65%

Hispanic Population

4.42k people

3.65% of the people in Columbia, MO are hispanic (4.42k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Columbia, MO as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.05%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

11k people

8.64%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

10.4k people

As of 2019, 9.05% of Columbia, MO residents (11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbia, MO was 8.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Columbia, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Columbia, MO was 28.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 28, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 35. But people in Columbia, MO are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Columbia, MO residents was 28.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,981 ± 5,013 people
India
20,541 ± 3,513 people
China
19,044 ± 3,383 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,981 Missouri residents, followed by India with 20,541 and China with 19,044.

Citizenship

94%

2019 Citizenship

94.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94% of Columbia, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Columbia, MO was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Columbia, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,759 ± 286
Gulf War (2001-)
1,369 ± 268
Gulf War (1990s)
734 ± 218

Columbia, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Columbia, MO is $51,276. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Columbia, MO was Census Tract 16.02 with a value of $93,054, followed by Census Tract 12.01 and Census Tract 12.02, with respective values of $91,579 and $90,344.

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,787. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Columbia, MO employs 64.2k people. The largest industries in Columbia, MO are Educational Services (12,054 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,963 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,009 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($69,079), Finance & Insurance ($51,409), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,401).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,276

2019 value

± $2,035

4.06%

1 Year Growth

± 5.53%

Households in Columbia, MO have a median annual income of $51,276, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,277 in 2018, which represents a 4.06% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Columbia, MO compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

$63,814

Average Male Salary in Missouri

± $1,443

$46,787

Average Female Salary in Missouri

± $1,025

In 2019, full-time male employees in Missouri made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Missouri

Asian
$65,651 ± $7,939
White
$49,533 ± $893
American Indian
$45,658 ± $16,823

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Missouri workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.33 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Missouri.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Columbia, MO is from Missouri.

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.463

2018 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2019, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.361% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 16.02
Census Tract 12.01
Census Tract 12.02

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Columbia, MO was Census Tract 16.02 with a value of $93,054, followed by Census Tract 12.01 and Census Tract 12.02, with respective values of $91,579 and $90,344.

The following map shows all of the places in Columbia, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbia, MO (24.5k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
16,027 ± 955
Black
4,472 ± 626
Asian
1,867 ± 339

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbia, MO is White, followed by Black and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

64.2k

2019 Value

± 2,112

−1.13%

1 Year decline

± 4.78%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Columbia, MO declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 65k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbia, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,596 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (6,957 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,935 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbia, MO.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Columbia, MO, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,596 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (6,957 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,935 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Columbia, MO has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.69 times higher than expected), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.79 times), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.49 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Columbia, MO, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($77,464), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($68,146), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($58,273).

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.2k

2019 Value

± 2,112

−1.13%

1 Year decline

± 4.78%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Columbia, MO declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 65k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbia, MO, are Educational Services (12,054 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,963 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,009 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbia, MO, though some of these residents may live in Columbia, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Columbia, MO, by number of employees, are Educational Services (12,054 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,963 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,009 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Columbia, MO has an unusually high number of Educational Services (2.02 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.45 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.43 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Columbia, MO, by median earnings, are Utilities ($69,079), Finance & Insurance ($51,409), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,401).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $30.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.9B) and Pharmaceuticals ($29.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Missouri.

$312B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $312B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$26.1B
Texas
$15.4B
Kansas
$15.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $26.1B, followed by Texas with $15.4B and Kansas and $15.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%). The most partisan county was Mercer County, MO with 86.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Columbia, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Missouri.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Missouri

56.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Missouri

Mercer County, MO
86.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bollinger County, MO
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Stoddard County, MO
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Missouri was Mercer County, MO with 86.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Missouri colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Columbia, MO awarded 13,429 degrees. The student population of Columbia, MO is skewed towards women, with 17,375 male students and 22,774 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbia, MO are White (9,723 and 76.2%), followed by Black or African American (1,315 and 10.3%), Hispanic or Latino (729 and 5.71%), and Two or More Races (460 and 3.61%).

The largest universities in Columbia, MO by number of degrees awarded are University of Missouri-Columbia (9,832 and 73.2%), Columbia College (177065) (3,354 and 25%), and Stephens College (168 and 1.25%).

The most popular majors in Columbia, MO are General Business (1,507 and 11.2%), Other Ethnic, Minority, Gender, & Group Studies (1,218 and 9.07%), and General Studies (1,049 and 7.81%).

The median tuition costs in Columbia, MO are $17,469 for private four year colleges, and $9,330 and $27,612 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
1,101 degree-majorss awarded
General Health Services
480 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
477 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Columbia, MO was General Business with 1,101 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Columbia, MO according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Missouri-Columbia
9,832 degrees awarded
Columbia College (177065)
3,354 degrees awarded
Stephens College
168 degrees awarded

$9,330

Median In-State Public

$17,469

Median Private

In 2020, the Columbia, MO institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Missouri-Columbia with 9,832 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

5,591

Degrees Awarded to Men

7,838

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 5,591 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbia, MO, which is 0.713 times less than the 7,838 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Columbia, MO by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
9,723 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,315 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
729 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Columbia, MO was White students. These 9,723 degrees mean that there were 7.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,315 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbia, MO was $191,800 in 2019, which is 0.798 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $185,700 to $191,800, a 3.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbia, MO is 47.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Columbia, MO have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbia, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$191,800

2019 Median

± $7,805

$185,700

2018 Median

± $6,613

In 2019, the median property value in Columbia, MO grew to to $191,800 from the previous year's value of $185,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Columbia, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbia, MO the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,276

Median Household Income

± $2,035

48.2k

Number of Households

± 1,747

In 2019, the median household income of the 48.2k households in Columbia, MO grew to $51,276 from the previous year's value of $49,277.

The following chart displays the households in Columbia, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Columbia, MO distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbia, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

47.4%

2019 Homeownership

46.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 47.4% of the housing units in Columbia, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Columbia, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

15.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbia, MO have a shorter commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Columbia, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Columbia, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (77.1%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Walked (4.76%)

In 2019, 77.1% of workers in Columbia, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who walked to work (4.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Columbia, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Columbia, MO have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.2% of the population of Columbia, MO has health coverage, with 62.8% on employee plans, 7.71% on Medicaid, 7.72% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in Boone County, MO see 865 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.48% decrease from the previous year (887 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1432 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 277 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Carroll County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.3%). Additionally, Dunklin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Boone County, MO.

865 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Boone County, MO

Primary care physicians in Boone County, MO see an average of 865 patients per year. This represents a 2.48% decrease from the previous year (887 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Boone County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

$8,107

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Missouri

$4,354

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,457

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Missouri (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.14%, from $7,860 to $8,107.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.85%

Uninsured

62.8%

Employer Coverage

7.71%

Medicaid

7.72%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbia, MO grew by 3.31% from 6.63% to 6.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Columbia, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.