Economy & Jobs — Columbia, Maryland
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $131,490 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$147,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $62,614 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 60,493 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.8% |
| Professional | 20.0% |
| Public Admin | 10.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 309 |
| Physician Offices | 257 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 215 |
| Dental Offices | 203 |
| Real Estate Offices | 173 |
| Law Offices | 140 |
| Insurance Agencies | 137 |
| Child Day Care | 114 |
| Beauty Salons | 105 |
| Commercial Banks | 80 |
| Accounting Firms | 75 |
| Auto Repair | 62 |
| Coffee Shops | 62 |
| Liquor Stores | 61 |
| Gas Stations | 52 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
