Columbia, Howard County, Maryland
Columbia, Howard County, Maryland
Columbia is a city in Howard County, Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 99,615. The city has a total area of 27.6 square miles according to the United States Census Bureau. An elevation is 400 feet (121.92 meters) above sea level. The density of the population was about 3,614 people per square mile. The median age was 37.9 years (The median age in the state of Maryland was 38.3). There were 100 males for every 102 females.
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649 St Paul St Baltimore, MD 21202
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Description of the Population
Population (Year: 2010) | 99,615 residents |
Population Change | +12.9% since 2000 year |
Residents Median Age | 37.9 years (State: 38.3) |
Below the Poverty Line | 6.5% (Year: 2015) |
Population Males | 50,258 residents |
Population Females | 49,357 residents |
Foreign Born Residents | 5.2% Asia, 4.7% Latin America, 3.0% Africa |
Daytime Population Change | +23,439 (+22.7%) |
Live and Work in the City | 17,072 (31.5%) |
Unemployment (Year: 2015) | 4% (State: 5%) |
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English Language Proficiency by Native Speakers
Columbia Marital Status Data (Over 15 Years Old)
Columbia Residents Living Below the Poverty Line (According to 2015)
Year of Entry of Foreign-born Columbia Residents
Countries for Foreign-Born Residents
Financial Information
Median Sale for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $274,986 |
Median Home Value (Year: 2015) | $368,300 (State: $299,800) |
Changes in Home Value | +$195,600 since 2000 year |
Median Gross Rent (Year: 2015) | $1,614 |
Median Contract Rent Range (Year: 2015) | $695 – $986 |
Median Rent for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $4,226 |
Cost of Living Index (Date: February 2016) | 108 (USA: 100) |
Property Taxes with Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $4,580 (1.30%) |
Property Taxes without Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $4,897 (1.30%) |
Median Household Income (Year: 2015) | $102,431 (State: $75,847) |
Changes in Household Income | +$30,907 since 2000 year |
Median Per Capita Income (Year: 2015) | $43,246 |
Changes in Per Capita Income | +$10,413 since 2000 year |
Education Data (by Residents, Schools, Colleges)
Education attainment (25+ years residents)
Males 25 Years and Older
Females 25 Years and Older
List of Largest Colleges & Universities- Howard Community College Full-Time Enrollment: 6,528Location: 10901 Little Patuxent PkwyPublicWebsite: www.howardcc.edu
- Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia Full-Time Enrollment: 725Location: 9325 Snowden River PkyPrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: www.lincolntech.com
- University of Phoenix-Maryland Campus Full-Time Enrollment: 516Location: 8830 Stanford BlvdPrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: www.phoenix.eduOffers: Master’s Degree
Other Colleges & Universities- University of Maryland-Baltimore County Distance: About 9 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 11,160
- Coppin State University Distance: About 13 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 2,900
- Baltimore City Community College Distance: About 14 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 3,560
- University of Maryland-Baltimore Distance: About 14 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 3,162
- Bowie State University Distance: About 14 MilesBowie, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 4,517
- Maryland Institute College of Art Distance: About 15 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 2,267
- University of Baltimore Distance: About 15 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 3,592
Full-Time Enrollment: 6,528
Location: 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Public
Website: www.howardcc.edu
Full-Time Enrollment: 725
Location: 9325 Snowden River Pky
Private
For-Profit
Website: www.lincolntech.com
Full-Time Enrollment: 516
Location: 8830 Stanford Blvd
Private
For-Profit
Website: www.phoenix.edu
Offers: Master’s Degree
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County Distance: About 9 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 11,160
- Coppin State University Distance: About 13 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 2,900
- Baltimore City Community College Distance: About 14 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 3,560
- University of Maryland-Baltimore Distance: About 14 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 3,162
- Bowie State University Distance: About 14 MilesBowie, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 4,517
- Maryland Institute College of Art Distance: About 15 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 2,267
- University of Baltimore Distance: About 15 MilesBaltimore, MDFull-Time Enrollment: 3,592
List of Largest Public High Schools- ATHOLTON HIGH Location: 6520 FREETOWN RDGrades: 9-12
- HAMMOND HIGH Location: 8800 GUILFORD RDGrades: 9-12
- OAKLAND MILLS HIGH Location: 9410 KILIMANJARO RDGrades: 9-12
- WILDE LAKE HIGH Location: 5460 TRUMPETER RDGrades: 9-12
- LONG REACH HIGH Location: 6101 OLD DOBBIN LNGrades: 9-12
List of Largest Private High Schools- ATHOLTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY Students: 181Location: 6520 MARTIN RDGrades: PK-10
Location: 6520 FREETOWN RD
Grades: 9-12
Location: 8800 GUILFORD RD
Grades: 9-12
Location: 9410 KILIMANJARO RD
Grades: 9-12
Location: 5460 TRUMPETER RD
Grades: 9-12
Location: 6101 OLD DOBBIN LN
Grades: 9-12
- ATHOLTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY Students: 181Location: 6520 MARTIN RDGrades: PK-10
List of Largest Public Middle Schools- ATHOLTON ELEMENTARY Location: 6700 SENECA DRGrades: PK-5
- BRYANT WOODS ELEMENTARY Location: 5450 BLUE HERON LNGrades: PK-5
- GUILFORD ELEMENTARY Location: 7335 OAKLAND MILLS RDGrades: PK-5
- HARPERS CHOICE MIDDLE Location: 5450 BEAVERKILL RDGrades: 6-8
- JEFFERS HILL ELEMENTARY Location: 6001 TAMAR DRGrades: KG-5
- LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY Location: 5470 HESPERUS DRGrades: PK-5
- OAKLAND MILLS MIDDLE Location: 9540 KILIMANJARO RDGrades: 6-8
- PHELPS LUCK ELEMENTARY Location: 5370 OLDSTONE CTGrades: PK-5
- RUNNING BROOK ELEMENTARY Location: 5215 W RUNNING BROOK RDGrades: PK-5
- STEVENS FOREST ELEMENTARY Location: 6045 STEVENS FOREST RDGrades: PK-5
List of Largest Private Middle Schools- COLUMBIA ACADEMY ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL Students: 235Location: 10350 OLD COLUMBIA RDGrades: KG-8
- COLUMBIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Students: 79Location: 10508 MARBLE FAUN LNGrades: PK-1
- JULIA BROWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Students: 76Location: 9760 OWEN BROWN RDGrades: PK-3
- CELEBRATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Students: 44Location: 6080 FORELAND GARTHGrades: PK-4
Location: 6700 SENECA DR
Grades: PK-5
Location: 5450 BLUE HERON LN
Grades: PK-5
Location: 7335 OAKLAND MILLS RD
Grades: PK-5
Location: 5450 BEAVERKILL RD
Grades: 6-8
Location: 6001 TAMAR DR
Grades: KG-5
Location: 5470 HESPERUS DR
Grades: PK-5
Location: 9540 KILIMANJARO RD
Grades: 6-8
Location: 5370 OLDSTONE CT
Grades: PK-5
Location: 5215 W RUNNING BROOK RD
Grades: PK-5
Location: 6045 STEVENS FOREST RD
Grades: PK-5
- COLUMBIA ACADEMY ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL Students: 235Location: 10350 OLD COLUMBIA RDGrades: KG-8
- COLUMBIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Students: 79Location: 10508 MARBLE FAUN LNGrades: PK-1
- JULIA BROWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Students: 76Location: 9760 OWEN BROWN RDGrades: PK-3
- CELEBRATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Students: 44Location: 6080 FORELAND GARTHGrades: PK-4
Labor Market Description
Unemployment Rate
Male: Employment in Industries (Services)
Female: Employment in Industries (Services)
Male: Most Common Occupations
Female: Most Common Occupations
Columbia Infrastructure
Grocery Stores in the City | 42 stores | ||||||||||||||
Grocery Stores per 10,000 Citizens | 1.54 (State: 1.96) | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters in the City | 2 centers | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters per 10,000 Citizens | 0.07 (State: 0.07) Non-gas Station Convenience Stores 19 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (no Gas) 0.70 (State: 1.22) Convenience Stores at Gas Stations 52 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (with Gas) 1.91 (State: 2.05) Number of Restaurants in the City 150 restaurants Restaurants per 10,000 Citizens 5.50 (State: 5.40) Number of Houses in the City 35,289 |
Hospitals in Columbia- EVERCARE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 10200 OLD COLUMBIA ROAD SUITES M&N
- HOSPICE OF HOWARD COUNTY 5537 TWIN KNOLLS ROAD SUITE 433
- HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary (Private)Provides Emergency5755 CEDAR LANE
- LORIEN HEALTH SYSTEMS – COLUMBIA 6334 CEDAR LANE
- VANTAGE HOUSE 5400 VANTAGE POINT RD.
- DAVITA – CEDAR LANE 6334 CEDAR LANE
- DAVITA – HOWARD COUNTY 5999 HARPERS FARM RD
- GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE 9700 PATUXENT WOODS DRIVE, SUITE 120
- HOWARD HOME HEALTH CORPORATION 11065 LITTLE PATUXENT PARKWAY
- JFS HOME HEALTH CARE INC 8950 ROUTE 108 SUITE 115A
10200 OLD COLUMBIA ROAD SUITES M&N
5537 TWIN KNOLLS ROAD SUITE 433
Voluntary (Private)
Provides Emergency
5755 CEDAR LANE
6334 CEDAR LANE
5400 VANTAGE POINT RD.
6334 CEDAR LANE
5999 HARPERS FARM RD
9700 PATUXENT WOODS DRIVE, SUITE 120
11065 LITTLE PATUXENT PARKWAY
8950 ROUTE 108 SUITE 115A
Airports & Heliports in Columbia- Aerospace Tech Center Heliport 2MD2
- Howard County General Hospital Heliport MD25
Amtrak Stations in Columbia- 9 miles: BWI AIRPORT RAIL STATION (BALTIMORE, AMTRAK WAY) Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Snack Bar, Automated Teller Machine, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Call for Car Rental, Call For Taxi Service, Public Transit Connection
- 15 miles: BALTIMORE (1500 N. CHARLES ST.) Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Full Service Food Facilities, Snack Bar, Vending Machines, Automated Teller Machine, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Call for Car Rental, Taxi Stand, Public Transit Connection
- 18 miles: NEW CARROLLTON (4300 GARDEN CITY DR.) Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Snack Bar, Automated Teller Machine, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Call for Car Rental, Taxi Stand, Public Transit Connection
2MD2
MD25
- 9 miles: BWI AIRPORT RAIL STATION (BALTIMORE, AMTRAK WAY) Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Snack Bar, Automated Teller Machine, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Call for Car Rental, Call For Taxi Service, Public Transit Connection
- 15 miles: BALTIMORE (1500 N. CHARLES ST.) Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Full Service Food Facilities, Snack Bar, Vending Machines, Automated Teller Machine, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Call for Car Rental, Taxi Stand, Public Transit Connection
- 18 miles: NEW CARROLLTON (4300 GARDEN CITY DR.) Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Snack Bar, Automated Teller Machine, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Call for Car Rental, Taxi Stand, Public Transit Connection
Average Travel Time to Work
Means of Transportation for Getting to Work
Other Information
Columbia by Race (According to 2010)
Median Unit Value (According to 2015)
Natural Disasters in Columbia
Air Quality Information
Common Weather Information
Tornadoes Average Activity | 16% (Larger than US) |
Earthquakes Average Activity | 85% (Smaller then US) |
Number of Natural Disasters | 18 pc. (State: 13 pc.) |
Number of Major Disasters | 13 pc. |
Number of Emergencies Disasters | 5 pc. |
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ZIP Codes for Columbia: 21029, 21042, 21044, 21045, 21046, 21075
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