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COLUMBIA, BOONE COUNTY, MISSOURI
AREA QUICK FACTS
The US Census reports the population for Boone
County, Missouri in 2011 is 162,642. This is a
21.9% increase since the 2000 Census. The city
of Columbia has increased 28.4% with a current
population of 110,438.
A notable segment 65,639 (59.4%) of Boone
County’s population is between the ages of 25
and 44.
25% of Columbians have a bachelor's degree or
higher; 92% of Boone Countians have high school
diplomas; and 45% have a bachelor's degree or
higher.
In 2011/12 the commercial air service at
Columbia Regional Airport experienced its best
year since 2000. Delta Air Lines continues to
provide excellent service through their Memphis
hub with convenient connections to 243 cities
and 60 destinations worldwide. All Delta flights
from Columbia Regional are serviced by
comfortable 50-seat regional jets.
http://flymidmo.com/
Enrollment at the University of Missouri-
Columbia for fall 2011, jumped 1,796 students,
setting a record of 33,805 on the first day of
classes. Enrollments, which have marched
steadily up for 18 years, are only slightly higher
for freshmen but reflect nearly 14 percent more
minority students. In fall 2012, MU experienced
its first freshmen class to be made up of more
than 30% of students from out of state.
Welcome to the City of Columbia where you will find yourself both in the
middle of Missouri and the country. Columbia is the county seat of
Boone County and was incorporated in 1826. Though the majority of its early
population was comprised of Kentuckians who brought slaves, equipment and
knowledge to establish farms, stores and law practices, foreign born migrants
also found their way to Columbia. They came as university faculty, attracted to
the area by the University of Missouri-Columbia, the first public university west of
the Mississippi.
Though the city was founded on education, its location also makes it an
attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S.
Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a
couple hours drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbians and visitors alike
enjoy our gently rolling terrain nestled in the scenic Missouri River Valley. Our
central location dictates a continental climate with moderately cold winters and
warm summers. With its close proximity to the interstate and U.S. highways, it is a
quick trip to travel to the state capitol in Jefferson City, or historic towns such as
Arrow Rock, Centralia and Hermann. Columbia is also 90 minutes away from the
famous Lake of the Ozarks.
Along with easy access to major roadways, driving around Columbia is also
simple due to its well planned thoroughfares. Commuters may experience
a 10 to 15 minute trip to work with few, if any, major traffic jams. Columbia Transit
System provides fully accessible mass transit services to major sections of our
community. There is also the Columbia Regional Airport, as well as shuttle
services to and from the airports in St. Louis and Kansas City. Additionally,
Columbia is just 30 miles from the Amtrak services in Jefferson City, or you can
take the bus from the local Greyhound bus station.
Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center and has received
numerous national awards and recognitions. Some of the enclosed
information pertains to Columbia specifically, while other facts are reported
county-wide. Whether you locate to Columbia, Ashland, Centralia or Hallsville,
their close proximity to one another enables all Boone Countians to take
advantage of the numerous amenities available throughout the county.
http://www.insidecolumbia.net/4200/2011/02/
best-of-columbia-2011/
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