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Columbia

Virginia · 72 residents · 0.143 sq mi
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Population has grown 47% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $184,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 173%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
+47%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
503 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
−11%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
035691041391990201020202024Columbia
20240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,113
+106%since 2000
from $13,632 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance44.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical44.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,600
+173%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
25.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(17)
Black40.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(14)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score80.4%(58)
Diversity Score
80
+32%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+51.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
−5%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.6%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Virginia?

Columbia, Virginia has about 72 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Columbia, Virginia expensive?

In Columbia, Virginia, the median home is worth about $184,600.

How educated are people in Columbia, Virginia?

About 5.8% 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 0.0% 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 11 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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