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Columbia

Kentucky · 4,014 residents · 4.872 sq mi
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Columbia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,861. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,500. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,014
+4%since 1990
from 3,845 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
824 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 789 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
−4%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Columbia
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,861
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,396 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,836
+68%since 1990
from $10,614 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
26.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$295
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,551)
Black7.6%(294)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.7%(679)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(3,596)
Black7.4%(296)
Hispanic / Latino1%(41)
Asian0.6%(24)
Diversity Score21%(845)
Diversity Score
21
+19%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+11%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Kentucky?

Columbia, Kentucky has about 4,014 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbia, Kentucky?

The typical household in Columbia, Kentucky earns about $22,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia, Kentucky expensive?

In Columbia, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, Kentucky?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia, Kentucky?

About 26.6% of people in Columbia, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 169 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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