Columbia City City, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 7077 people in the city, organized into 3018 households, and 1874 families living in the city. The population density was 1359.5 people per square mile (524.91/km˛), making it the 359th most densely populated city in Indiana. There were 3191 housing units at an average density of 612.5 per square mile (236.49/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.27 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males. The median age of the city's population was 36 years, the median age of male residents at 33.2 and the median age of female residents at 38.8. The racial makeup of the city was 6943 White, 23 Black or African American, 31 American Indian, 6 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 48 from two or more races and 24 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36112, making it the 332nd highest city by median household income in Indiana. The median income for a family in the city was $47357, making it the 195th wealthiest city by median family income among the Indiana. The per capita income for the city was $19296, it is the 161st highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income of city was $21537, Males had a median income of $29598 versus $16965 for females.
In 2000, 1626 pupils and students, of which 824 are male and 802 are female, 22.98% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 126 nursery or pri school, 111 kindergarten, 758 elementary school, 405 high school and 226 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7077 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7416 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7414 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7460 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7516 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7654 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7714 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7942 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8059 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8168 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8283 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 72 | 54 | 126 |
| Kindergarten | 49 | 62 | 111 |
| Elementary school | 372 | 386 | 758 |
| High school | 216 | 189 | 405 |
| College or graduate school | 115 | 111 | 226 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City city, Indiana | $36112 | $47357 | $19296 |
| Whitley County, Indiana | $45503 | $52872 | $20519 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |