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Columbia City, Indiana

Introduction to Columbia City, Indiana

Located in Whitley county, Columbia City, Indiana, is 18 miles W of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 102 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is considered part of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. Columbia City has a population of 7,077 residents.

Columbia City History

Nestled in the Whitley county, the region now known as Columbia City was founded in 1839. The city was initially called “Columbia”, while “City” was added in 1853. Columbia City was formally incorporated into the state in the year 1888.

Columbia City and nearby Attractions

  • Woodland Water Gardens & Nursery
  • Morsche Park
  • Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  • Pigeon River State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Black Pine Animal Park

Things To Do In Columbia City

The Morsche Park and the Devol Field are nearby. Woodland Water Gardens & Nursery is popular with children. Residents of Columbia City celebrate the Mihsihkinaahkwa Powwow festival and the Old Settler's Day every year. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is located in the city.

Columbia City Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Fort Wayne International Airport.

Columbia City Higher Education

Higher education is available at the Indiana University, the Indiana Wesleyan University, and the University of Notre Dame.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Columbia City Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Columbia City Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Columbia City Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Columbia City, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men68
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime43
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