Columbia, NC Demographics

A map of Columbia's Population by Race

Columbia, North Carolina has an estimated population of 759, a large increase from the 610 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.7% Black, 30.8% Hispanic, 29.1% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina 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 67.5% in 2020 and 71.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbia is ranked the 512th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 534th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbia's White Population

221 residents of Columbia, or 29.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbia is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Columbia ranks 706th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's White population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 31.5% to 29.1%.

Columbia is more White than neighboring Creswell (18% White). Columbia is less White than neighboring Hertford (44.6% White), Cape Colony (93.7% White), Winfall (59.3% White), and Fairfield (60.5% White).

Columbia's Black Population

248 residents of Columbia, or 32.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbia is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Columbia ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 40.7% to 32.7%.

Columbia is more Black than neighboring Cape Colony (0% Black), Winfall (32.4% Black), and Fairfield (0% Black). Columbia is less Black than neighboring Creswell (81.6% Black), and Hertford (44.4% 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 slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Columbia ranks 455th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 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 0.5% to 0.0%.

Columbia is less Asian than neighboring Hertford (0.1% Asian).

Columbia's Hispanic Population

234 residents of Columbia, or 30.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbia is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Columbia ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 24.6% to 30.8%.

Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Creswell (0% Hispanic), Hertford (9.6% Hispanic), Cape Colony (0% Hispanic), and Winfall (0.9% Hispanic). Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairfield (39.5% Hispanic).

Columbia's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Columbia, or 1.4% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbia ranks 705th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.4%.

Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Creswell (0% Native American/Other), Hertford (0% Native American/Other), Winfall (0% Native American/Other), and Fairfield (0% Native American/Other). Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cape Colony (3.7% Native American/Other).

Columbia's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Columbia, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Columbia ranks 619th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 181.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.9%.

Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Creswell (0.5% Multiracial), Hertford (1.4% Multiracial), Cape Colony (2.6% Multiracial), and Fairfield (0% Multiracial). Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Winfall (7.5% 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.