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Total population: 7,136 (Urban population: 6,928 (all inside urban clusters), Rural population: 208 (all nonfarm))

Columbia City, Indiana Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 3,225 (3,049 occupied: 2,185 owner occupied, 864 renter occupied)
% of renters here:  28%
State:  29%

Housing density: 620 houses/condos per square mile


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Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2000: $69,200


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2000: $264


Median gross rent in Columbia City, IN in 2000: $428


Housing units in Columbia City with a mortgage: 1,225 (156 second mortgage, 138 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 635






Household type by relationship

Households: 6,894
  • In family households: 5,596 (1,450 male householders, 444 female householders)
    1,432 spouses, 1,999 children (1,884 natural, 35 adopted, 80 stepchildren), 35 grandchildren, 33 brothers or sisters, 32 parents, 52 other relatives, 119 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,298 (463 male householders (378 living alone)), 694 female householders (662 living alone)), 141 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 242 (232 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 913 2-persons, 436 3-persons, 347 4-persons, 177 5-persons, 13 6-persons, 8 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,040 1-person, 106 2-persons, 11 3-persons.

1,119 married couples with children.
510 single-parent households (115 men, 395 women).

97.9% of residents of Columbia City speak English at home.
0.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (73% speak English very well, 27% speak English not well).
1.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (91% speak English very well, 9% speak English not well).

Foreign born population: 80 (1.1%)
(23.8% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.1
State:  6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  3.8
State:  4.2



Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Columbia City, Indiana:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 7
  • 3 rooms: 38
  • 4 rooms: 199
  • 5 rooms: 534
  • 6 rooms: 552
  • 7 rooms: 425
  • 8 rooms: 217
  • 9 or more rooms: 213


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Columbia City, Indiana:
  • 1 room: 45
  • 2 rooms: 39
  • 3 rooms: 266
  • 4 rooms: 257
  • 5 rooms: 142
  • 6 rooms: 62
  • 7 rooms: 39
  • 8 rooms: 9
  • 9 or more rooms: 5


Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 26
  • 1995 to 1998: 310
  • 1990 to 1994: 307
  • 1980 to 1989: 356
  • 1970 to 1979: 373
  • 1960 to 1969: 340
  • 1950 to 1959: 307
  • 1940 to 1949: 234
  • 1939 or earlier: 972


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Columbia City:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 54
  • 2 bedrooms: 541
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,226
  • 4 bedrooms: 284
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 80


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Columbia City:
  • no bedroom: 45
  • 1 bedroom: 356
  • 2 bedrooms: 313
  • 3 bedrooms: 123
  • 4 bedrooms: 22
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 5


Cars and other vehicles available in Columbia City in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 76
  • 1 vehicle: 765
  • 2 vehicles: 958
  • 3 vehicles: 286
  • 4 vehicles: 65
  • 5 or more vehicles: 35


Cars and other vehicles available in Columbia City in n renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 92
  • 1 vehicle: 535
  • 2 vehicles: 158
  • 3 vehicles: 57
  • 4 vehicles: 22
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0

Columbia City, IN house values


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Columbia City, IN:

  • Less than $10,000: 0
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 0
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 0
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 0
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 19
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 14
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 8
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 71
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 157
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 285
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 323
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 249
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 142
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 259
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 127
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 99
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 43
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 24
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 40
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 0
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 0
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 0
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 0
  • $1,000,000 or more: 0
 


Columbia City rent paid by renters graph
Rent paid by renters in 2000 in Columbia City:

  • Less than $100: 29
  • $100 to $149: 59
  • $150 to $199: 36
  • $200 to $249: 57
  • $250 to $299: 66
  • $300 to $349: 142
  • $350 to $399: 136
  • $400 to $449: 132
  • $450 to $499: 85
  • $500 to $549: 25
  • $550 to $599: 35
  • $600 to $649: 38
  • $650 to $699: 0
  • $700 to $749: 0
  • $750 to $799: 0
  • $800 to $899: 0
  • $900 to $999: 0
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 0
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 0
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 0
  • $2,000 or more: 0
  • No cash rent: 24
 



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 49
  • 1990 to 1994: 8
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 10
  • 1970 to 1974: 7
  • 1965 to 1969: 6

Columbia City, IN Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 63.1%
Number of people working at home: 78 (2.1% of all workers)


Columbia City travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 363
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 886
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 542
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 392
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 217
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 154
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 383
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 158
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 163
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 245
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 36
  • 90 or more minutes: 30
 


Columbia City mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 3,116 (85%)
  • Carpooled: 346 (9%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 6 (0%)
  • Railroad: 6 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 15 (0%)
  • Walked: 36 (1%)
  • Other means: 44 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 78 (2%)
 


Columbia City, IN household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 321
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 182
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 211
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 227
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 276
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 244
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 205
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 231
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 136
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 357
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 332
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 201
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 36
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 33
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 37
  • $200,000 or more: 22
 


First ancestries reported:

  • German: 1979
  • United States or American: 787
  • English: 345
  • Other groups: 344
  • Irish: 288
  • Polish: 107
  • European: 78
  • Dutch: 78
  • French (except Basque): 73
  • Scotch-Irish: 72
  • Scottish: 67
  • Swedish: 62
  • Italian: 42
  • Swiss: 40
  • Finnish: 35
  • French Canadian: 24
  • Czechoslovakian: 23
  • Pennsylvania German: 23
  • Icelander: 13
  • Scandinavian: 11
  • Belgian: 7
  • Norwegian: 6
  • Lithuanian: 5
  • British: 4
  • Latvian: 4
  • Czech: 4


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:
  • India (54%)
  • Other Northern Europe (13%)
  • Canada (10%)
  • Turkey (9%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)
  • France (8%)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 5631
  • Northeast: 111
  • Midwest: 688
  • South: 511
  • West: 104

53% of Columbia City residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 59% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 79% lived in Indiana.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 16
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 8
  • 5th and 6th grade: 10
  • 7th and 8th grade: 50
  • 9th grade: 31
  • 10th grade: 109
  • 11th grade: 93
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 51
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 1,019
  • Less than 1 year of college: 159
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 262
  • Associate degree: 113
  • Bachelor's degree: 196
  • Master's degree: 70
  • Professional school degree: 17
  • Doctorate degree: 0


Educational Attainment for Males

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 0
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 20
  • 5th and 6th grade: 27
  • 7th and 8th grade: 69
  • 9th grade: 58
  • 10th grade: 157
  • 11th grade: 88
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 87
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 1,070
  • Less than 1 year of college: 226
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 311
  • Associate degree: 155
  • Bachelor's degree: 159
  • Master's degree: 104
  • Professional school degree: 12
  • Doctorate degree: 0


Educational Attainment for Females



Class of Workers

Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 3.1%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 3.2%


Unemployment rate for Asian males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Asian females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 0.0%


Median household income in 1999 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $36,095
  • Asian householders: $31,250
  • Two or more races householders: $52,614
  • Median household income in 1999, Hispanic or Latino race: $37,750

Columbia City household income for White Non-Hispanic householders

Columbia City household income for Asian householders

Columbia City household income for two or more races householders

Columbia City household income for Hispanic or Latino householders

Columbia City marital status for males

Columbia City marital status for females


Median house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $82,100

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,119
  • One, attached: 87
  • Two: 212
  • 3 or 4: 104
  • 5 to 9: 198
  • 10 to 19: 89
  • 20 to 49: 68
  • 50 or more: 40
  • Mobile homes: 308

Median worth of mobile homes: $17,700


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Columbia City:

  


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Utility gas (87%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (50%)
  • Electricity (48%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 38
Here:  5.0%
Indiana:  11.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 25
Here:  6.2%
Indiana:  8.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 69
Here:  36.5%
Indiana:  23.4%



School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students


School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

 

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