Columbia Demographics

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About These Groups

The information in this section was derived from analysis of data (such as age, occupation, and income) from the 2000 U.S. Census. Using segmentation methods, our analysts created groupings based on the demographic and socioeconomic composition of each city and neighborhood.

1. Urban Bootstrappers

   —Lower-scale single parents living in the city.

   Single parents who support themselves and their children on a low income. A high proportion are female. Most have a high school education or lower, and most rent their homes.

2. Single in the Suburbs

   —Middle- to upper-income singles living in the suburbs.

   Singles ranging in age from 30s to 60s who earn a comfortable income. Some own their homes, and their careers range from management to service industry.

3. Golden Years

   —Seniors over 65 who live in the city.

   Most own their own home and have a low to moderate income. Most have a high school education or lower, while some have a college education.