Columbia, CA Demographics

A map of Columbia's Population by Race

Columbia, California has an estimated population of 2,235, a large decrease from the 2,577 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% White, 7.7% Multiracial, 6.1% Hispanic, 2.8% Asian, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Columbia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Columbia has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Columbia, that probability was 38.5% in 2020 and 33.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbia is ranked the 879th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Columbia was ranked the 847th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbia's White Population

1,803 residents of Columbia, or 80.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbia is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Columbia ranks 327th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's White population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 77.1% to 80.7%.

Columbia is more White than neighboring Vallecito (67.1% White), and Jamestown (69.6% White). Columbia is less White than neighboring Tuttletown (93.9% White), Sonora (82.7% White), and East Sonora (89.4% White).

Columbia's Black Population

25 residents of Columbia, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbia is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Columbia ranks 1208th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Black population has grown by an estimated 212.5%. Black residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.1%.

Columbia is more Black than neighboring Tuttletown (0% Black), Sonora (0.4% Black), Vallecito (0% Black), and East Sonora (0% Black). Columbia is less Black than neighboring Jamestown (4.9% Black).

Columbia's Asian Population

63 residents of Columbia, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbia is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Columbia ranks 935th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.8%.

Columbia is more Asian than neighboring Tuttletown (0% Asian), Sonora (2.7% Asian), Vallecito (0% Asian), Jamestown (0% Asian), and East Sonora (1.1% Asian).

Columbia's Hispanic Population

137 residents of Columbia, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbia is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Columbia ranks 1159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 12.0% to 6.1%.

Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Tuttletown (3.9% Hispanic), Vallecito (0% Hispanic), and East Sonora (3.4% Hispanic). Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring Sonora (8% Hispanic), and Jamestown (20.8% Hispanic).

Columbia's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Columbia, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbia ranks 348th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.5%.

Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tuttletown (0.5% Native American/Other), and East Sonora (1% Native American/Other). Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sonora (2.1% Native American/Other), Vallecito (3.2% Native American/Other), and Jamestown (1.9% Native American/Other).

Columbia's Multiracial Population

173 residents of Columbia, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbia is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Columbia ranks 321st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 6.7% to 7.7%.

Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Tuttletown (1.8% Multiracial), Sonora (4.1% Multiracial), Jamestown (2.8% Multiracial), and East Sonora (5.1% Multiracial). Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Vallecito (29.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.