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Columbia, CT


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Columbia, Connecticut

Columbia, Connecticut, in Tolland county, is 12 miles SE of Manchester, Connecticut (center to center) and 78 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Hartford metropolitan area. Columbia contains a population of approximately 4,971.

The People and Families of Columbia

In Columbia, about 69% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Columbia, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

Interestingly, lots of people in Columbia have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Columbia favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

High Points

Columbia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

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College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Columbia College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Columbia, CT

Comparing Columbia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity63
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults107

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
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