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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbia

Louisiana · 477 residents · 0.764 sq mi
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Columbia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has grown 33% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,600. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

477
+33%since 1990
from 359 in 1990
1990 – 2025
624 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 470 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+11%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2503324154975801990201020202024Columbia
2024345
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,219 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,999
+62%since 1990
from $8,646 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
64.1%
−18.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
35.9% rent
1.5
−40%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(236)
Black34.3%(123)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(210)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70%(334)
Black27.3%(130)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian1.5%(7)
Diversity Score53.2%(254)
53
−9%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−15.3 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−17%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Louisiana?

Columbia, Louisiana has about 477 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbia, Louisiana?

The typical household in Columbia, Louisiana earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia, Louisiana expensive?

In Columbia, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, Louisiana?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia, Louisiana?

About 25.9% of people in Columbia, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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