Columbia, KY Demographics

A map of Columbia's Population by Race

Columbia, Kentucky has an estimated population of 4,808, a less than 1% change from the 4,845 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.4% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 3.8% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. 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 less diverse than Kentucky 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 31.3% in 2020 and 29.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbia is ranked the 88th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbia's White Population

4,012 residents of Columbia, or 83.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Columbia ranks 447th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 82.3% to 83.4%.

Columbia is more White than neighboring Campbellsville (81.1% White). Columbia is less White than neighboring Russell Springs (93.4% White), Greensburg (93.5% White), Jamestown (88.8% White), and Burkesville (85.1% White).

Columbia's Black Population

184 residents of Columbia, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbia is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Columbia ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.5%. Black residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 7.1% to 3.8%.

Columbia is more Black than neighboring Russell Springs (0.4% Black), and Greensburg (2.1% Black). Columbia is less Black than neighboring Campbellsville (9.7% Black), Jamestown (4.2% Black), and Burkesville (5.7% Black).

Columbia's Asian Population

35 residents of Columbia, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Columbia ranks 179th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Asian residents' share of Columbia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Columbia is more Asian than neighboring Russell Springs (0.6% Asian), Greensburg (0% Asian), and Jamestown (0% Asian). Columbia is less Asian than neighboring Campbellsville (0.9% Asian), and Burkesville (1.1% Asian).

Columbia's Hispanic Population

393 residents of Columbia, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbia is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Columbia ranks 87th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 5.4% to 8.2%.

Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Russell Springs (3.2% Hispanic), Campbellsville (2.9% Hispanic), Greensburg (1.2% Hispanic), Jamestown (1.5% Hispanic), and Burkesville (2.1% Hispanic).

Columbia's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Columbia, or 0.3% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbia ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Russell Springs (0.1% Native American/Other), Campbellsville (0% Native American/Other), Jamestown (0.1% Native American/Other), and Burkesville (0% Native American/Other). Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greensburg (0.4% Native American/Other).

Columbia's Multiracial Population

168 residents of Columbia, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Columbia ranks 304th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Columbia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Russell Springs (2.3% Multiracial), and Greensburg (2.8% Multiracial). Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Campbellsville (5.3% Multiracial), Jamestown (5.4% Multiracial), and Burkesville (6% 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.