Statistic Columbia Alabama National
Population 832 4,903,185 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 212 97 91
Median age 36.5 38.6 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 68% 57% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 48% 40% 43%
Speak English 99% 95% 79%
Speak Spanish 0% 3% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Columbia is 118% higher than Alabama
  • The median age in Columbia is 5% lower than Alabama
  • In Columbia 86.90% of the population is White
  • In Columbia 10.22% of the population is Black
  • In Columbia 0.00% of the population is Asian

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      Columbia racial demographics

      Race Columbia Alabama National
      White 86.90% 68.68% 73.35%
      Black 10.22% 26.48% 12.63%
      Asian 0.00% 1.25% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.49% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.04% 0.18%
      Mixed race 1.56% 1.76% 3.06%
      Other race 1.32% 1.28% 4.75%
      In Columbia, 0.8% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Columbia, AL demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).