Columbia, TN Demographics

A map of Columbia's Population by Race

Columbia, Tennessee has an estimated population of 45,441, an increase from the 41,690 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.1% White, 16.5% Black, 11.1% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.1% 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 more diverse than Tennessee 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 53.4% in 2020 and 50.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbia is ranked the 19th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbia's White Population

30,492 residents of Columbia, or 67.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbia is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Columbia ranks 467th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's White population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 64.7% to 67.1%.

Columbia is less White than neighboring Mount Pleasant (68.1% White), Spring Hill (82.1% White), Thompson's Station (85.7% White), Lynnville (91.2% White), and Lewisburg (75.8% White).

Columbia's Black Population

7,518 residents of Columbia, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Columbia ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Black residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 18.4% to 16.5%.

Columbia is more Black than neighboring Spring Hill (3.8% Black), Thompson's Station (0.2% Black), Lynnville (2.6% Black), and Lewisburg (8.7% Black). Columbia is less Black than neighboring Mount Pleasant (25.2% Black).

Columbia's Asian Population

500 residents of Columbia, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Columbia ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. Asian residents' share of Columbia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Columbia is more Asian than neighboring Mount Pleasant (0% Asian), Lynnville (0.6% Asian), and Lewisburg (0.4% Asian). Columbia is less Asian than neighboring Spring Hill (2.2% Asian), and Thompson's Station (6.1% Asian).

Columbia's Hispanic Population

5,040 residents of Columbia, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbia is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Columbia ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.1%.

Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Pleasant (1.2% Hispanic), Spring Hill (8.2% Hispanic), Thompson's Station (4.3% Hispanic), Lynnville (0% Hispanic), and Lewisburg (7.4% Hispanic).

Columbia's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Columbia, or 0.1% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbia ranks 134th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Pleasant (0% Native American/Other), Thompson's Station (0% Native American/Other), and Lynnville (0% Native American/Other). Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Hill (0.5% Native American/Other), and Lewisburg (1.8% Native American/Other).

Columbia's Multiracial Population

1,829 residents of Columbia, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Columbia ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 4.5% to 4.0%.

Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Spring Hill (3.2% Multiracial), and Thompson's Station (3.7% Multiracial). Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Pleasant (5.5% Multiracial), Lynnville (5.6% Multiracial), and Lewisburg (5.8% 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.