Columbia, TN Profile
Columbia, TN, population 33,777, is located
in Tennessee's Maury county,
about 40.6 miles from Nashville and 65.8 miles from Clarksville.
Through the 90's Columbia's population has grown by about 16%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Columbia has grown by about 2%.
Columbia's property crime levels tend to be higher than Tennessee's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Columbia tend to be higher than Tennessee's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 75% |
| African American | 21% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 4% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 35.70 |
| Males | 33.30 |
| Females | 37.80 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 15.00% | | Under 20: | 14.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 13.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 33,055 | N/A |
| 2001 | 33,031 | -0.07% |
| 2002 | 33,120 | 0.27% |
| 2003 | 33,361 | 0.73% |
| 2004 | 33,619 | 0.77% |
| 2005 | 33,777 | 0.47% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $35,879 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,106 |
| 2002 | 1,036 |
| 2003 | 975 |
| 2004 | 1,097 |
| 2005 | 1,275 |
| 2006 | 1,111 |
| 2007 | 1,434 |
| 2008 | 1,235 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
| Forcible Rape |
9 |
10 |
8 |
11 |
22 |
18 |
20 |
18 |
| Robbery |
51 |
57 |
69 |
56 |
72 |
39 |
78 |
69 |
| Aggravated Assault |
308 |
281 |
247 |
300 |
336 |
321 |
383 |
327 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 6,063 |
| 2002 | 6,110 |
| 2003 | 5,942 |
| 2004 | 6,337 |
| 2005 | 5,290 |
| 2006 | 4,970 |
| 2007 | 5,369 |
| 2008 | 4,862 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
448 |
459 |
448 |
359 |
347 |
400 |
384 |
459 |
| Larceny, Theft |
1,464 |
1,496 |
1,425 |
1,680 |
1,341 |
1191 |
1316 |
1127 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
110 |
103 |
107 |
93 |
108 |
109 |
120 |
71 |
| Arson |
12 |
10 |
10 |
13 |
6 |
6 |
11
|
16
|
Location
| Elevation | 637 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 29.4 Square Miles |
