Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Area
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The Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
, is an area consisting of two counties—Boone
and Howard—in central Missouri
, anchored by the city of Columbia
. As of the 2010 Census, the MSA had an estimated population of 173,083
, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $34,550, and the median income for a family was $45,689. Males had a median income of $29,837 versus $22,970 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $17,521.
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of two counties—Boone
Boone County, Missouri
Boone County is a county centrally located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is the eighth most populous county in Missouri. In 2010, the population was 162,642. Its county seat, Columbia, is the fifth largest city in Missouri and the anchor city of the Columbia Metropolitan Area.-History:Boone...
and Howard—in central Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, anchored by the city of Columbia
Columbia, Missouri
Columbia is the fifth-largest city in Missouri, and the largest city in Mid-Missouri. With a population of 108,500 as of the 2010 Census, it is the principal municipality of the Columbia Metropolitan Area, a region of 164,283 residents. The city serves as the county seat of Boone County and as the...
. As of the 2010 Census, the MSA had an estimated population of 173,083
Boone County
- AshlandAshland, MissouriAshland is a city in Boone County, Missouri, United States. Ashland is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,869 at the 2000 census. The population in 2006 was about 3,000, according to the city's website.-Geography:Ashland is located at...
- CentraliaCentralia, MissouriCentralia is a city in Audrain and Boone counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 3,774 at the 2000 census.The Boone County portion of Centralia is part of the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Audrain County portion is part of the Mexico Micropolitan Statistical...
(partial) - ColumbiaColumbia, MissouriColumbia is the fifth-largest city in Missouri, and the largest city in Mid-Missouri. With a population of 108,500 as of the 2010 Census, it is the principal municipality of the Columbia Metropolitan Area, a region of 164,283 residents. The city serves as the county seat of Boone County and as the...
(Principal city) - HallsvilleHallsville, MissouriHallsville is a city in Boone County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 978 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hallsville is located at...
- HarrisburgHarrisburg, MissouriHarrisburg is a village in Boone County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 184 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town.-Geography:...
- HartsburgHartsburg, MissouriHartsburg is a village in Boone County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 108 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town.-Geography:...
- HuntsdaleHuntsdale, MissouriHuntsdale is a village in Boone County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area and had an estimated population of 31 in 2007....
- McBaineMcBaine, MissouriMcBaine is a village in Boone County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 17 at the 2000 census.-Geography:McBaine is located at...
- PierpontPierpont, MissouriPierpont is a village in Boone County, Missouri . It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area and had an estimated population of 69 in 2007. The village, located south of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park at Route N and Highway 163, was incorporated in 2004 to avoid annexation...
- RocheportRocheport, MissouriRocheport is a city in Boone County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 208 at the 2000 census...
- SturgeonSturgeon, MissouriSturgeon is a city in Boone County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 944 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sturgeon is located at...
- Two Mile PrairieTwo Mile Prairie, MissouriTwo Mile Prairie is an unincorporated area in northern Columbia Township, Boone County, Missouri, United States, northeast of Columbia. Its elevation is 879 feet .It shares a name with Two Mile Prairie Elementary School in Columbia...
(unincorporated)
Howard County
- ArmstrongArmstrong, MissouriArmstrong is a city in Howard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 287 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Armstrong is located at...
- FayetteFayette, MissouriFayette is a city in Howard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,793 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Howard County. It is in the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- FranklinFranklin, MissouriFranklin is a city in Howard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 112 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.- Geography :Franklin is located at...
- GlasgowGlasgow, MissouriGlasgow is a city in Chariton and Howard counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 1,263 at the 2000 census.The Howard County portion of Glasgow is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
(partial) - New FranklinNew Franklin, MissouriNew Franklin is a city in Howard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,145 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.The country music singer Sara Evans was born here in 1971.-Geography:...
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 145,666 people, 56,930 households, and 34,010 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 85.83% White, 8.42% African American, 0.41% Native American, 2.76% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other racesRace (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $34,550, and the median income for a family was $45,689. Males had a median income of $29,837 versus $22,970 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $17,521.
See also
- Missouri census statistical areasMissouri census statistical areasThe United States Census Bureau has defined 3 Combined Statistical Areas , 8 Metropolitan Statistical Areas , and 20 Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the State of Missouri...
- List of cities in Missouri
- List of villages in Missouri