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Compare Columbia to Wheaton

This post compares Columbia, Maryland to Wheaton, Maryland across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Columbia (CDP) Wheaton (CDP)
Population 103,170 50,095
Income (median) $72,393 $45,313
Home Value (median) $367,600 $348,400
White 53% 36%
Black 27% 16%
Asian 12% 13%
With Kids 32% 39%
Age (median) 37 36
Rentals 33% 34%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Columbia or Wheaton?
A: Columbia has a larger population count than Wheaton: 103170 compared with 50095 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Columbia or in Wheaton?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Columbia.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Columbia or Wheaton?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Columbia.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Wheaton does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 33% for Columbia versus 34% for Wheaton.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Columbia may include: Severn, Odenton, and Rockville.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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