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Columbia

Virginia · 83 residents · 0.143 sq mi
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Columbia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $262,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 361%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83
+69%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
580 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
−27%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
035691041391990201020202024Columbia
20240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$17,259
+27%since 2000
from $13,632 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,500
+361%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+535%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(29)
Black28.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53%(44)
Black47%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(52)
Diversity Score
62
+3%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
49.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
33.3%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
37.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
72.2%
+72.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Virginia?

Columbia, Virginia has about 83 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia, Virginia?

The typical household in Columbia, Virginia earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia, Virginia expensive?

In Columbia, Virginia, the median home is worth about $262,500.

How educated are people in Columbia, Virginia?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia, Virginia?

About 18.1% of people in Columbia, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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