Columbia City, IN Demographics

A map of Columbia City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,734	8,956	88.2%	90.5%
Hispanic	661	382	6.7%	3.9%
Multiracial	358	321	3.6%	3.2%
Native American/Other	98	57	1.0%	0.6%
Black	28	78	0.3%	0.8%
Asian	18	98	0.2%	1.0%

Columbia City, Indiana has an estimated population of 9,897, a less than 1% change from the 9,892 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 6.7% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.3% Black, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Columbia City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Columbia City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Columbia City, that probability was 17.8% in 2020 and 21.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbia City is ranked the 87th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 City was ranked the 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbia City's White Population

8,734 residents of Columbia City, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbia City is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Columbia City ranks 429th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia City's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Columbia City's population has decreased from 90.5% to 88.2%.

Columbia City is more White than neighboring Tri-Lakes (83.1% White), Larwill (56.7% White), and Pierceton (81.3% White). Columbia City is less White than neighboring South Whitley (96% White), and Churubusco (89.1% White).

Columbia City's Black Population

28 residents of Columbia City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbia City is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Columbia City ranks 237th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia City's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.1%. Black residents' share of Columbia City's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Columbia City is more Black than neighboring Tri-Lakes (0% Black), and South Whitley (0.1% Black). Columbia City is less Black than neighboring Larwill (0.9% Black), and Pierceton (1.9% Black).

Columbia City's Asian Population

18 residents of Columbia City, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbia City is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Columbia City ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.6%. Asian residents' share of Columbia City's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Columbia City is more Asian than neighboring Tri-Lakes (0% Asian), and Pierceton (0% Asian). Columbia City is less Asian than neighboring Larwill (1.4% Asian), South Whitley (1.7% Asian), and Churubusco (0.9% Asian).

Columbia City's Hispanic Population

661 residents of Columbia City, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbia City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Columbia City ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbia City's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.7%.

Columbia City is more Hispanic than neighboring Tri-Lakes (0% Hispanic), Larwill (1.9% Hispanic), South Whitley (0.4% Hispanic), and Churubusco (4.4% Hispanic). Columbia City is less Hispanic than neighboring Pierceton (12.9% Hispanic).

Columbia City's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Columbia City, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Columbia City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbia City ranks 227th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 71.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbia City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Columbia City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tri-Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Larwill (0% Native American/Other), South Whitley (0.5% Native American/Other), Churubusco (0.1% Native American/Other), and Pierceton (0% Native American/Other).

Columbia City's Multiracial Population

358 residents of Columbia City, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbia City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Columbia City ranks 394th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbia City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Columbia City is more Multiracial than neighboring South Whitley (1.3% Multiracial). Columbia City is less Multiracial than neighboring Tri-Lakes (16.9% Multiracial), Larwill (39.1% Multiracial), Churubusco (5.2% Multiracial), and Pierceton (3.9% 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.