Poverty Rate in Columbia, Maryland
In Columbia, Maryland, an estimated 8,024 of 106,183 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Columbia, Maryland?
The poverty rate in Columbia, Maryland is 7.6%.
- How many people in Columbia, Maryland live in poverty?
In Columbia, Maryland, an estimated 8,024 of 106,183 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Columbia, Maryland compare to the average for Maryland?
The poverty rate in Columbia, Maryland is 26.21% lower than the Maryland average. In Columbia, Maryland, an estimated 7.6% of 106,183 people live in poverty. In Maryland, 10.3% of 6,023,847 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Columbia, Maryland compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Columbia, Maryland is 40.63% lower than the US average. In Columbia, Maryland, an estimated 7.6% of 106,183 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Columbia, Maryland
2022
5.7% of 101 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
6.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
6.6% of 20 thousand people
Under 5 years
5.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
5.7% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
7% of 14 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
6.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
6.6% of 20 thousand people
18 to 64 years
4.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
4.8% of 62 thousand people
18 to 34 years
6.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
6.1% of 24 thousand people
35 to 64 years
4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
4% of 39 thousand people
60 years and over
6.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Columbia, Maryland
2022
6.3% of 26 thousand people
65 years and over
7.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Columbia, Maryland
2022
7.5% of 19 thousand people
- Gender
Male
4.8% Poverty Rate for men in Columbia, Maryland
2022
4.8% of 48 thousand people
Female
6.4% Poverty Rate for women in Columbia, Maryland
2022
6.4% of 53 thousand people
- Race
White
1.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Columbia, Maryland
2022
1.7% of 46 thousand people
Black or African American
9.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Columbia, Maryland
2022
9.8% of 27 thousand people
Asian
5.3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Columbia, Maryland
2022
5.3% of 14 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
1.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Columbia, Maryland
2022
1.7% of 45 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
5.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Columbia, Maryland
2022
5.2% of 73 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Columbia, Maryland
2022
22.5% of 3 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Columbia, Maryland
2022
21.5% of 7 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
3.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Columbia, Maryland
2022
3.9% of 15 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Columbia, Maryland
2022
2.2% of 48 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
4.5% of 59 thousand people
Employed
3.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Columbia, Maryland
2022
3.2% of 56 thousand people
Male
2.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Columbia, Maryland
2022
2.4% of 29 thousand people
Female
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Columbia, Maryland
2022
4.1% of 28 thousand people
Unemployed
35.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Columbia, Maryland
2022
35.6% of 2 thousand people
Male
27.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Columbia, Maryland
2022
27.8% of 800 people
Female
39.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Columbia, Maryland
2022
39.8% of 2 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
5.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Columbia, Maryland
2022
5.4% of 83 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Columbia, Maryland
2022
1.8% of 43 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
7.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Columbia, Maryland
2022
7.4% of 19 thousand people
Did not work
11% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Columbia, Maryland
2022
11% of 22 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
12.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Columbia, Maryland
2022
12.5% of 20 thousand people
Male
9.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Columbia, Maryland
2022
9.7% of 9 thousand people
Female
14.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Columbia, Maryland
2022
14.6% of 12 thousand people
18 to 24 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
9.5% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
9.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
9.7% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
11.3% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
7% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
15% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
15% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Columbia, Maryland
2022
20.6% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
16.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Columbia, Maryland
2022
16.1% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Columbia, Maryland
2022
4% of 11 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
21.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Columbia, Maryland
2022
21.2% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
22.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Columbia, Maryland
2022
22.6% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
5.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Columbia, Maryland
2022
5.5%