Columbia, MD Demographics

A map of Columbia's Population by Race

Columbia, Maryland had a population of 104,681 in 2020. It was 43.2% White, 27.0% Black, 12.8% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Columbia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Columbia is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Columbia's White Population

45,228 residents of Columbia identify as White, or 43.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Columbia is ranked #406 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is more White than neighboring Savage (38.3% White), and North Laurel (25.1% White). Columbia is less White than neighboring Scaggsville (57.5% White), Fulton (48.1% White), and Ellicott City (48.8% White).

Columbia's Black Population

28,293 residents of Columbia identify as Black, or 27.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Columbia is ranked #130 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is more Black than neighboring Scaggsville (11.2% Black), Fulton (13.7% Black), and Ellicott City (9.4% Black). Columbia is less Black than neighboring Savage (29.7% Black), and North Laurel (37.2% Black).

Columbia's Asian Population

13,369 residents of Columbia identify as Asian, or 12.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Columbia slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Columbia is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is more Asian than neighboring Savage (11.1% Asian). Columbia is less Asian than neighboring Scaggsville (19.9% Asian), North Laurel (18.2% Asian), Fulton (25.7% Asian), and Ellicott City (32.4% Asian).

Columbia's Hispanic Population

10,709 residents of Columbia identify as Hispanic, or 10.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Columbia is ranked #130 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Scaggsville (5.6% Hispanic), Fulton (4.8% Hispanic), and Ellicott City (4.5% Hispanic). Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring Savage (14.8% Hispanic), and North Laurel (13.4% Hispanic).

Columbia's Native American/Other Population

1,067 residents of Columbia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Columbia is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scaggsville (0.9% Native American/Other), Fulton (0.9% Native American/Other), and Ellicott City (0.6% Native American/Other). Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Savage (1.3% Native American/Other), and North Laurel (1.1% Native American/Other).

Columbia's Multiracial Population

6,015 residents of Columbia identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Columbia is ranked #104 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Savage (4.8% Multiracial), Scaggsville (4.9% Multiracial), North Laurel (5.1% Multiracial), and Ellicott City (4.3% Multiracial). Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (6.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.