Columbiana, AL Demographics

A map of Columbiana's Population by Race

Columbiana, Alabama has an estimated population of 4,725, an increase from the 4,462 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.0% White, 21.3% Black, 7.0% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Columbiana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Columbiana has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Columbiana, that probability was 45.2% in 2020 and 52.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbiana is ranked the 126th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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). Columbiana was ranked the 130th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbiana's White Population

3,072 residents of Columbiana, or 65.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbiana is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Columbiana ranks 339th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbiana's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Columbiana's population has decreased from 70.3% to 65.0%.

Columbiana is more White than neighboring Calera (57.8% White). Columbiana is less White than neighboring Shelby (80% White), Wilsonville (90.3% White), Chelsea (80.5% White), and Fayetteville (79.1% White).

Columbiana's Black Population

1,008 residents of Columbiana, or 21.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbiana is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Columbiana ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbiana's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Columbiana's population has decreased from 22.5% to 21.3%.

Columbiana is more Black than neighboring Shelby (12.7% Black), Wilsonville (3.2% Black), Chelsea (8.5% Black), and Fayetteville (2.9% Black). Columbiana is less Black than neighboring Calera (30.7% Black).

Columbiana's Asian Population

0 residents of Columbiana, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbiana is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Columbiana ranks 367th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbiana's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Columbiana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Columbiana is less Asian than neighboring Chelsea (0.7% Asian), Calera (0.6% Asian), and Fayetteville (5.5% Asian).

Columbiana's Hispanic Population

332 residents of Columbiana, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbiana is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Columbiana ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbiana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 145.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbiana's population has increased from 3.0% to 7.0%.

Columbiana is more Hispanic than neighboring Shelby (2.1% Hispanic), Wilsonville (4.4% Hispanic), Chelsea (6% Hispanic), and Fayetteville (0% Hispanic). Columbiana is less Hispanic than neighboring Calera (9.2% Hispanic).

Columbiana's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Columbiana, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Columbiana is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbiana ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbiana's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 105.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbiana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Columbiana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shelby (0% Native American/Other), Wilsonville (0.3% Native American/Other), Chelsea (0% Native American/Other), and Calera (0.3% Native American/Other). Columbiana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fayetteville (2.8% Native American/Other).

Columbiana's Multiracial Population

274 residents of Columbiana, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbiana is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Columbiana ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbiana's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 72.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbiana's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.8%.

Columbiana is more Multiracial than neighboring Shelby (5.2% Multiracial), Wilsonville (1.8% Multiracial), Chelsea (4.4% Multiracial), and Calera (1.5% Multiracial). Columbiana is less Multiracial than neighboring Fayetteville (9.7% 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.