Columbia, LA Demographics

A map of Columbia's Population by Race

Columbia, Louisiana has an estimated population of 345, a large increase from the 277 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.7% White, 26.1% Black, 2.0% Native American/Other, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana 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 43.4% in 2020 and 43.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbia is ranked the 395th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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 408th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbia's White Population

244 residents of Columbia, or 70.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbia is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Columbia ranks 183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's White population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. White residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 72.9% to 70.7%.

Columbia is more White than neighboring Banks Springs (20.7% White), Clarks (46.9% White), and Urania (52.9% White). Columbia is less White than neighboring Grayson (88.6% White), and Olla (87.2% White).

Columbia's Black Population

90 residents of Columbia, or 26.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbia is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Columbia ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Black population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Black residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 17.3% to 26.1%.

Columbia is more Black than neighboring Grayson (8.8% Black), and Olla (2% Black). Columbia is less Black than neighboring Banks Springs (77.7% Black), Clarks (43.4% Black), and Urania (31.4% Black).

Columbia's Asian Population

0 residents of Columbia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Columbia ranks 151st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Columbia's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Columbia, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbia is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Columbia ranks 128th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 5.4% to 0.6%.

Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Grayson (0% Hispanic). Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring Banks Springs (1.6% Hispanic), Clarks (4.3% Hispanic), Olla (7.1% Hispanic), and Urania (13.4% Hispanic).

Columbia's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Columbia, or 2.0% 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 Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbia ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.0%.

Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Banks Springs (0% Native American/Other), Grayson (0% Native American/Other), Clarks (1.4% Native American/Other), Olla (0% Native American/Other), and Urania (0% Native American/Other).

Columbia's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Columbia, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbia is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Columbia ranks 208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.6%.

Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Banks Springs (0% Multiracial). Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Grayson (2.6% Multiracial), Clarks (4% Multiracial), Olla (3.7% Multiracial), and Urania (2.3% 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.