Columbia is a medium-sized city located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 10,933 people and three associated neighborhoods, Columbia is the 208th largest community in Illinois. Columbia has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Columbia, where the median household income is $107,922.00. Columbia real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Columbia house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Columbia is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 87.87% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Columbia is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Columbia who work in management occupations (18.73%), office and administrative support (12.33%), and sales jobs (10.13%). Also of interest is that Columbia has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 12.12% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Columbia is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Columbia’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small city, Columbia doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Columbia. 50.96% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Columbia in 2022 was $52,647, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $210,588 for a family of four. The people who call Columbia home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Columbia residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Columbia include German, English, Irish, Italian, and French. The most common language spoken in Columbia is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
