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The Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau , is an area consisting of two counties - Boone and Howard - in central Missouri , anchored by the city of Columbia . As of the 2000 Census , the MSA had a population of 145,666 (though a July 1, 2006 estimate placed the population at 155,977).1


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Boone County



Howard County



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As of the Census of 2000, there were 145,666 people, 56,930 households, and 34,010 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 85.83% White , 8.42% African American , 0.41% Native American , 2.76% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.67% from Other Races , and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.

The median income for a household in the MSA was $34,550, and the median income for a family was $45,689. Males had a median income of $29,837 versus $22,970 for females. The Per Capita Income for the MSA was $17,521.


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