Demographics & People — Columbia, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 127,200 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~131,800 |
| Median Age | 29.5 |
| Total Households | 51,381 |
| Family Households | 25,892 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3895 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94,528 |
| Black or African American | 15,439 |
| Asian | 7,752 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,460 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 31,316 |
| German | 30,409 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 28,815 |
| English | 15,064 |
| Irish | 14,780 |
| American | 6,600 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,895 |
| Italian | 4,225 |
| European | 3,045 |
| Scottish | 2,998 |
Language
| English Only | 107,523 |
| Spanish | 3,422 |
| Population 5+ | 120,391 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,800 |
| Population 18+ | 102,050 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Columbia, Missouri.