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Columbia, MO

Founded 1821Boone CountyElev. 231 m
Population
127,200
Median home
$268,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
38
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Columbia

Columbia is a city in Missouri with about 127,200 residents. Columbia was founded in 1821 and sits in Boone County. The median age is 29.2 and the median household income is $64,488. Homes carry a median value of $268,300, and about 49% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72.5%). Around 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
127,200
Median age
29.2
Median household income
$64,488
Per-capita income
$37,359
Poverty rate
20%
High-school grad or higher
95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
16.7 min
Work from home
9.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White72.5%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Black12%
Asian6.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.5%
Service18.3%
Sales & office17.8%
Production, transportation & material moving8.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$268,300
Median gross rent
$1,067/mo
Owner-occupied
49.4%
Median year built
1993
Households
51,381
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Columbia has 38 public schools — 22 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading38%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

COLUMBIA AREA CAREER CTR.HighGrades 10–12
CORNERSTONEHighGrades 6–12
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGHHighGrades 9–12
MURIEL W. BATTLE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGHHighGrades 9–12
ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
JOHN WARNER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
SMITHTON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
ALPHA HART LEWISElementaryGrades -1–5
BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARYElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime2% above national
Columbia393
Missouri474
United States386
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime31% above national
Columbia2,548
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 3% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Columbia Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Columbia.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Boone County
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Columbia is in Boone County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Columbia was founded in 1821 and sits in Boone County. Elevation ~231 m.

Population trend
137K0127,20018232024
Map of Columbia
Columbia, MO
Where Columbia is
KansasSt. LouisSpringfieldColumbiaIndependenceLee's Summit
Historic places

34 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gordon, David, House and Collins Log CabinConley, Sanford F., HouseMissouri State Teachers AssociationGreenwoodPierce Pennant Motor HotelSenior HallTiger HotelWabash Railroad Station and Freight House
Notable people from Columbia
Jessica CapshawCarlos PenaVegaMichael Porter Jr.William SmithRob BenedictStan KroenkeClay ShirkyTyler HansbroughLisa WilcoxRebecca Blank
People searches in Columbia
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Nearby cities
Jefferson (27 mi)Sedalia (52 mi)Hannibal (73 mi)Rolla (76 mi)Warrensburg (76 mi)Wentzville (79 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Columbia, MO (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Columbia, Missouri.

Edward Leroy Walker, 66
Columbia · 65202
AKA Edward L Waker, Edward Leroy Walker
Paul Fredrick Thompson, 51
Columbia · 65202
AKA Paul Frederick Thompson, Clint Null Mcanich
Charles Domenic Johnson, 33
Columbia · 65201
Joseph Douglas Williams, 53
Columbia · 65202
AKA Joseph Doublas Williams, Joesph Douglas Williams
Jason Scott Lewis, 43
Columbia · 65202
AKA Jason Null Lewis, Jason S Lewis
Kevin Null Scott, 64
Columbia · 65202
Mark Dale Clark, 74
Columbia · Boone County · 65201
AKA Mark Null Clark, Mark D Clark
Mark Anthony Clinton, 55
Columbia · 65203
AKA Mark Anthony Jackson, Mark Anthony Crosby
Daniel L Allen, 53
Columbia · 65201
AKA Daniel Laner Allen, Marcus Jerome Gross
Christopher Dean Harrison, 65
Columbia · 65201
Christopher Latrell Moore, 44
Columbia · 65202
AKA Christopher Ryan Moore, C-Mack Moore
Richard Dustin Davis, 43
Columbia · 65202
AKA Richard Null Davis, Richard D Davis
Richard Junior Brown, 35
Columbia · 65202
AKA Richard Null Brown
Roy Eugene Andrews, 61
Columbia · 65202
AKA Roy Allen Johnson, David Null Johnson
Michael William Carter, 65
Columbia · 65201
AKA Michael William Carter
Michael Masaki Martin, 49
Columbia · 65203
AKA Michael M Martin, Michael Maski Martin

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Columbia — frequently asked

What is the population of Columbia, Missouri?
Columbia has a population of about 127,200, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Columbia?
The median home value in Columbia is $268,300, and the median gross rent is $1,067/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Columbia safe? What is the crime rate?
Columbia Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 393 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Columbia face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Boone County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Columbia?
Columbia has 38 public schools (22 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Columbia?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Columbia. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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