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Columbia Furnace

Virginia · 307 residents · 1.336 sq mi
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Columbia Furnace has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,401. Population has grown 15% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $300,000. Households here earn about 63% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307
+15%since 2023
from 266 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
230 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 199 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−5%since 2023
from 45.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
26227428729931120232024Columbia Furnace
2024307
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,401
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,191 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,136
−32%since 2023
from $28,293 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−22%since 2023
from 0.421 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade21%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $230,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
61.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.7
+49%since 2023
from 5.9 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65%(173)
Black10.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(19)
Diversity Score66.3%(176)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(159)
Black11.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.6%(57)
Diversity Score81.4%(250)
Diversity Score
81
+23%since 2023
from 66 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
−22%since 2023
from 33.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
40.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
Female
36.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
Foreign born
15.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia Furnace, Virginia?

Columbia Furnace, Virginia has about 307 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia Furnace, Virginia?

The typical household in Columbia Furnace, Virginia earns about $34,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia Furnace, Virginia expensive?

In Columbia Furnace, Virginia, the median home is worth about $300,000.

How educated are people in Columbia Furnace, Virginia?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia Furnace, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia Furnace, Virginia?

About 10.1% of people in Columbia Furnace, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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