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Columbia, Tennessee

Introduction to Columbia, Tennessee

Columbia, Tennessee, in Maury county, is 39 miles SW of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and 40 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 33,055.

Columbia History

Columbia is the county seat of Maury County, which was organized in 1807. The city of Columbia was laid out in 1808. It was officially incorporated in 1817. The area is also known as the ‘Mule capital of the world.’ It is also home to the national headquarters for the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The Columbia Race Riot occurred here in the year 1946. The area is also home to Tennessee’s first community college, Columbia State Community College.

Columbia and nearby Attractions

  • Pillow Park
  • Tennessee State Museum
  • Maury County Park
  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Adventure Science Center
  • Cultural Museum at Scarritt - Bennett Center

Things To Do In Columbia

From Columbia, one can plan a day trip to parks like the Pop Geers Park, Woodland Park or Pinkerton Park. The Graymere Golf and Country Club is a great place for golfers to enjoy a round. Local churches include the Craft Memorial Church, the First Cumberland Church and the Riverview Church. Local festivals include the Southern Fried Fall Festival, which is held every September; and the Mule Day, which is held every April.

Columbia Transportation

Nashville International is the nearest major airport.

Columbia Higher Education

Columbia State Community College is the local institution of higher educational. Other nearby institutions include Tennessee State University, David Lipscomb University and Belmont University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyColumbia Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Columbia Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Columbia Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Columbia, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population96
Senior Citizens85
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Racial Diversity710
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men39
Male Share of the Population26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income38
College Educated Adults28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work28
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents82
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11

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