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Columbiana

Alabama · 4,462 residents · 17.539 sq mi
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Columbiana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,759. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,462
+35%since 2000
from 3,316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+13%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Columbiana
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,759
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,034 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,173
+17%since 2000
from $18,086 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+12%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(2,570)
Black19.5%(647)
Hispanic / Latino2%(66)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.7%(1,450)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(3,139)
Black22.5%(1,003)
Hispanic / Latino3%(135)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other7%(313)
Diversity Score60.1%(2,681)
Diversity Score
60
+37%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbiana, Alabama?

Columbiana, Alabama has about 4,462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbiana, Alabama?

The typical household in Columbiana, Alabama earns about $45,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbiana, Alabama expensive?

In Columbiana, Alabama, the median home is worth about $139,300, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Columbiana, Alabama?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Columbiana, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbiana, Alabama?

About 12.3% of people in Columbiana, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbiana, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbiana, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,754 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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