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Columbia City

County:
Whitley County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.49
State:
Indiana

Columbia City is a city located in Whitley County, Indiana. Columbia City has a 2026 population of 10,294. Columbia City is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 3.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,966 in 2020.

The median household income in Columbia City is $68,089 with a poverty rate of 13.63%. The median age in Columbia City is 37.3 years: 35.8 years for males, and 38.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males.

10.3K
Total Population
1,875
Density (mi²)
55 0.54%
Growth

Columbia City Population

Columbia City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,294550.54%
202510,239540.53%
202410,185380.37%
202310,147560.55%
202210,091810.81%
202110,0101041.05%
20209,9667558.2%
20199,211330.36%
20189,1781091.2%
20179,0691521.7%
20168,91760.07%
20158,911270.3%
20148,884420.48%
20138,842-22-0.25%
20128,864-1-0.01%
20118,865550.62%
20108,810600.69%
20007,0771,37124.03%
19905,70661512.08%
19805,0911803.67%
19704,9111082.25%
19604,803581.22%
19504,74552612.47%
19404,21941410.88%
19303,8053068.75%
19203,499511.48%
19103,44847315.9%
19002,975-52-1.72%
18903,02700%

Median Age

Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 35.8 years

Columbia City Adults

There are 7,693 adults, (1,598 of whom are seniors) in Columbia City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,023 (50.8%)
Male: 4,874 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Columbia City includes 88.9% White, 3.25% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,79888.9%
Two or more races7257.33%
Other race3223.25%
Black or African American280.28%
Asian180.18%
Native American60.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3673.71%
Other race2302.32%
White640.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,73488.25%
Two or more races3583.62%
Other race920.93%
Black or African American280.28%
Asian180.18%
Native American60.06%

Columbia City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Columbia City 's average per capita income is $49,547. Household income levels show a median of $68,089. The poverty rate stands at 13.63%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$97,041-
Families$87,089$95,236
Households$68,089$77,282
Non Families$47,674$50,671

$49,547

Average Income

$68,089

Median Household Income

13.63%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)