Columbia is a town located in Houston County Alabama. Columbia has a 2024 population of 702. Columbia is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 692 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbia is $76,105 with a poverty rate of 10.19%. The median age in Columbia is 32.5 years: 32.5 years for males, and 32 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 733 | 91.06% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 302 | 2.67 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Married | 142 | 3.77 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 119 | 1.09 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Male | 23 | 3.26 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 18 | 3.56 | 50 | 50 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
79.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 15.46% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 5.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 4.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 3.72% |
| High School Graduate | 255 | 49.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.57% |
| Some College | 97 | 18.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 435 | 382 | 44 |
| Black | 56 | 36 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,333 | $58,333 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,583 | $0 | $54,583 |
| High School Graduate | $39,267 | $90,168 | $38,371 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,844 | $0 | $43,281 |
| Overall | $39,521 | $74,318 | $38,192 |
| Some College | $27,813 | $0 | $25,417 |
$39,521
Average Earnings
$74,318
Average Male
$38,192
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.08% of Columbia residents speak only English, while 1.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 707 | 58 | 8.2% |
| Black | 62 | 21 | 33.87% |
| Multiple | 10 | 3 | 30% |
10.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.31%
Male Poverty Rate
12.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Black, with 33.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia is White, with 8.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.39% |
| High School | 8.24% |
| Some College | 8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Male Employed | 7.65% |
| Female Employed | 2.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,813 | $92,794 |
| Households | $61,875 | $76,105 |
| Married Families | $130,240 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,854 | $45,003 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 5.58% |
| Black | 3 | 5.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.66%
Born in Columbia
99.13%
Native Born
0.87%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.87%
Naturalized
99.13% of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 73.66% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 715 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 713 | 3 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 710 | 3 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 707 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2025 | 705 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 702 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 700 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 698 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 693 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 692 | -48 | -6.49% |
| 2019 | 740 | 7 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 733 | 4 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 729 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 730 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 732 | -5 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 737 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 738 | -8 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 746 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 743 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 741 | 0 | 0% |