Columbia, MO Demographics

A map of Columbia's Population by Race

Columbia, Missouri had a population of 126,254 in 2020. It was 71.1% White, 11.8% Black, 5.6% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.9% 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 1,082 places in Missouri, Columbia is the 4th 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

89,814 residents of Columbia identify as White, or 71.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Columbia is ranked #965 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is less White than neighboring Pierpont (87.5% White), McBaine (82.4% White), Huntsdale (86.2% White), Lupus (100% White), and Ashland (90.7% White).

Columbia's Black Population

14,858 residents of Columbia identify as Black, or 11.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Columbia is ranked #95 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is more Black than neighboring Pierpont (4.7% Black), McBaine (0% Black), Huntsdale (0% Black), Lupus (0% Black), and Ashland (1.1% Black).

Columbia's Asian Population

7,056 residents of Columbia identify as Asian, or 5.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Columbia is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is more Asian than neighboring Pierpont (1.6% Asian), McBaine (0% Asian), Huntsdale (0% Asian), Lupus (0% Asian), and Ashland (0.4% Asian).

Columbia's Hispanic Population

6,195 residents of Columbia identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Columbia is ranked #177 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Pierpont (1.6% Hispanic), Lupus (0% Hispanic), and Ashland (2% Hispanic). Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring McBaine (5.9% Hispanic), and Huntsdale (10.3% Hispanic).

Columbia's Native American/Other Population

1,084 residents of Columbia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Columbia is ranked #339 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pierpont (0% Native American/Other), Huntsdale (0% Native American/Other), Lupus (0% Native American/Other), and Ashland (0.7% Native American/Other). Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring McBaine (11.8% Native American/Other).

Columbia's Multiracial Population

7,247 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 Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Columbia is ranked #345 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Pierpont (4.7% Multiracial), McBaine (0% Multiracial), Huntsdale (3.4% Multiracial), Lupus (0% Multiracial), and Ashland (5.2% Multiracial).

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