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Columbia

Kentucky · 4,845 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 $41,821. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,900. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
4,845
+21%since 2000
from 4,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
994 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.2
−17%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Columbia
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,821
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,413
+26%since 2000
from $17,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−1%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(3,596)
Black7.4%(296)
Hispanic / Latino1%(41)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(845)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(3,989)
Black7.1%(344)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(261)
Asian0.8%(39)
Other3.9%(191)
Diversity Score38.3%(1,856)
Diversity Score
38
+82%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−2%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Kentucky?

Columbia, Kentucky has about 4,845 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia, Kentucky?

The typical household in Columbia, Kentucky earns about $41,821 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 $110,900, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, Kentucky?

About 22.2% 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 18.4% 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 1,000 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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