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Compare Springfield to Columbia

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

Dimension Springfield (city) Columbia (city)
Population 165,785 118,620
Income (median) $32,546 $41,972
Home Value (median) $111,600 $185,300
White 88% 77%
Black 4% 10%
Asian 2% 5%
With Kids 23% 26%
Age (median) 32 27
Rentals 55% 53%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or Columbia?
A: Springfield has a larger population count than Columbia: 165785 compared with 118620 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Springfield or Columbia?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Springfield.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Springfield does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 55% for Springfield versus 53% for Columbia.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Cape-Girardeau, Joplin, and Columbia.

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

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