More about ColumbiaColumbia is a census-designated place and planned community located in Howard County, Maryland. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents quality of life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, not just in terms of economics and engineering. Opened in 1967, Columbia was designed to not only eliminate the inconveniences of then-current subdivision design, but also eliminate racial, religious, and income segregation. Today, Columbia has a population of about 90,000, and is largely built-out. By the early 2000s, the town had inexorably acquired many of the characteristics of other contemporary U.S. suburbs, such as increasingly large private homes standing somewhat aloof on large parcels, and "big-box" retail stores accessible mostly by automobile. However, Rouses ethos remains a strong influence upon the physical and political development of Columbia. Columbia Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 88,254 people, 34,199 households, and 23,118 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 1,236.4/km² (3,202.0/mi²). There are 35,281 housing units at an average density of 494.3/km² (1,280.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 66.52% White, 21.47% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 7.30% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.63% from other races, and 2.76% from two or more races. 4.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 34,199 households out of which 35.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% are married couples living together, 11.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% are non-families. 25.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.09. In the CDP the population is spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.7 males. The median income for a household in the CDP is $71,524, and the median income for a family is $83,753. Males have a median income of $60,498 versus $41,501 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $32,833. 5.4% of the population and 3.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.7% of those under the age of 18 and 11.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with rain likely this evening...Then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Friday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Saturday...Mostly sunny in the morning...Then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph...Becoming south in the afternoon. Saturday Night...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows in the upper 20s. South winds around 5 mph...Becoming southwest after midnight. Sunday...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Monday...Sunny. Highs around 40. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Tuesday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s. Wednesday...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Lows around 30. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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