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Columbia

Louisiana · 277 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 $39,514. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 200 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−42%since 2000
from 477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
363 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+9%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2503324154975801990201020202024Columbia
2024345
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,514
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,657
+83%since 2000
from $13,999 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$720
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
30.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70%(334)
Black27.3%(130)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian1.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(254)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(202)
Black17.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(15)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other15%(41)
Diversity Score65.8%(182)
Diversity Score
66
+24%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−31%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.1%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−53.9 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Louisiana?

Columbia, Louisiana has about 277 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia, Louisiana?

The typical household in Columbia, Louisiana earns about $39,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia, Louisiana expensive?

In Columbia, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, Louisiana?

About 11.5% 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 26.6% of people in Columbia, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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