Columbia, TN

Census Place

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2024 Population
45,441
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
35.5
1.11% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
14.2%
0.841% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$63,719
4.11% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$308,700
18% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
21,987
3.57% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Columbia, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Columbia, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbia, TN are Columbia State Community College (935 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Columbia, TN was $308,700, and the homeownership rate was 63.3%.

Most people in Columbia, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbia, TN was 2 cars per household.

United StatesTennesseeMaury County, TNNashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNMaury County--Columbia & Spring Hill cities PUMA, TN

Population & Diversity

Columbia, TN is home to a population of 45.4k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.48% of Columbia, TN residents were born outside of the country (2.03k people).

In 2024, there were 4.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.5k people) in Columbia, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.52k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.35k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%
2024 Citizenship
97.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97% of Columbia, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Columbia, TN was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbia, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    30.5k ± 885
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.52k ± 871
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    2.35k ± 713
11.1%
Hispanic Population
5.04k people

In 2024, there were 4.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.5k people) in Columbia, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.52k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.35k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11.1% of the people in Columbia, TN are hispanic (5.04k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Columbia, TN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    96,695 ± 7,581 people
  2. Guatemala
    27,777 ± 4,084 people
  3. India
    24,683 ± 3,850 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 96,695 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 27,777 and India with 24,683.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.48%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
2.03k people
3.92%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.72k people

As of 2024, 4.48% of Columbia, TN residents (2.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbia, TN was 3.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    725 ± 245
  2. Vietnam
    677 ± 180
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    255 ± 178

Columbia, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Columbia, TN employs 22k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Columbia, TN were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,590 people), Manufacturing (3,267 people), and Retail Trade (2,578 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,333), Information ($68,091), and Utilities ($66,125).

Employment

Occupations

22k
2024 Value
± 1,401
3.57%
1 Year growth
± 8.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Columbia, TN grew at a rate of 3.57%, from 21.2k employees to 22k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbia, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,011 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,061 people), and Production Occupations (2,048 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbia, TN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (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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Industries

Employment by Industries

22k
2024 Value
± 1,401
3.57%
1 Year growth
± 8.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Columbia, TN grew at a rate of 3.57%, from 21.2k employees to 22k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbia, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,590 people), Manufacturing (3,267 people), and Retail Trade (2,578 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbia, TN, though some of these residents may live in Columbia, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$50,846
Median earning men ± $2,556
$37,158
Median earning women ± $3,336

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($90,284), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,563), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,906).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($68,024), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,063), and Wholesale Trade ($50,647).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
3.15%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Columbia, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn
Senator from Tennessee1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Bill Hagerty
Senator from Tennessee2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

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 Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Columbia, TN awarded 935 degrees. The student population of Columbia, TN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,006 male students and 3,109 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbia, TN are White (768 and 82.2%), Hispanic or Latino (82 and 8.78%), Black or African American (52 and 5.57%), and Two or More Races (13 and 1.39%).

The largest universities in Columbia, TN by number of degrees awarded are Columbia State Community College (935 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Columbia, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (541 and 57.9%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (97 and 10.4%), and Registered Nursing (84 and 8.98%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 5,115 students enrolled in Columbia, TN, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,793 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    541 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    84 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Columbia, TN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 541 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Columbia State Community College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
935 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia State Community College with 935 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 372 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbia, TN, which is 0.661 times less than the 563 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 768 degrees mean that there were 9.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 82 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,564) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($340) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbia, TN was $308,700 in 2024, which is 0.928 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $261,700 to $308,700, a 18% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbia, TN is 63.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Columbia, TN have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbia, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$308,700
Median Property Value 2024
±$14,594
$11,427
Median Property Taxes
±$896

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbia, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Columbia, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

63.3%
Homeownership
2024
71%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 63.3% of the housing units in Columbia, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$63,719
Median Household Income
± $4,360
18k
Number of Households
± 1,220

In 2024, the median household income of the 18k households in Columbia, TN grew to $63,719 from the previous year's value of $61,204.

The following chart displays the households in Columbia, TN 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Columbia, TN is from Tennessee.
0.459
2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2023, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.619% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (76.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.8%)
  3. Carpooled (8.19%)

In 2024, 76.1% of workers in Columbia, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.19%).

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.

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Commute Time

28 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbia, TN have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.03% of the workforce in Columbia, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbia, TN (6.32k out of 44.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbia, TN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

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Health

90.3% of the population of Columbia, TN has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

9.66%
Uninsured
44.6%
Employer Coverage
20.2%
Medicaid
13.3%
Medicare
10.8%
Non-Group
1.29%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbia, TN grew by 2.96% from 9.38% to 9.66%.

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