Columbiana, OH Demographics

A map of Columbiana's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,129	6,163	88.8%	94.0%
Hispanic	364	134	5.3%	2.0%
Multiracial	253	181	3.7%	2.8%
Asian	155	43	2.2%	0.7%
Black	2	21	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	0.3%

Columbiana, Ohio has an estimated population of 6,903, an increase from the 6,559 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.8% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably less diverse than Ohio 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 11.6% in 2020 and 20.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbiana is ranked the 242nd most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 248th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbiana's White Population

6,129 residents of Columbiana, or 88.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbiana is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Columbiana ranks 287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbiana's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Columbiana's population has decreased from 94.0% to 88.8%.

Columbiana is less White than neighboring North Lima (99.1% White), New Waterford (92.1% White), New Springfield (100% White), Leetonia (90.5% White), and Washingtonville (93.5% White).

Columbiana's Black Population

2 residents of Columbiana, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbiana is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Columbiana ranks 906th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbiana's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Black residents' share of Columbiana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Columbiana is less Black than neighboring New Waterford (0.8% Black), and Washingtonville (0.3% Black).

Columbiana's Asian Population

155 residents of Columbiana, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbiana is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Columbiana ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbiana's Asian population has grown by an estimated 260.5%. Asian residents' share of Columbiana's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.2%.

Columbiana is more Asian than neighboring North Lima (0% Asian), New Waterford (0.5% Asian), New Springfield (0% Asian), Leetonia (1.2% Asian), and Washingtonville (0% Asian).

Columbiana's Hispanic Population

364 residents of Columbiana, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbiana is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Columbiana ranks 617th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbiana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 171.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbiana's population has increased from 2.0% to 5.3%.

Columbiana is more Hispanic than neighboring North Lima (0.5% Hispanic), New Waterford (0% Hispanic), New Springfield (0% Hispanic), and Washingtonville (2.2% Hispanic). Columbiana is less Hispanic than neighboring Leetonia (6.4% Hispanic).

Columbiana's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Columbiana, or 0.0% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbiana ranks 869th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

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

Columbiana is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Waterford (3.4% Native American/Other), and Leetonia (0.8% Native American/Other).

Columbiana's Multiracial Population

253 residents of Columbiana, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbiana is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Columbiana ranks 985th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbiana's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbiana's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.7%.

Columbiana is more Multiracial than neighboring North Lima (0.4% Multiracial), New Waterford (3.2% Multiracial), New Springfield (0% Multiracial), and Leetonia (1.1% Multiracial). Columbiana is less Multiracial than neighboring Washingtonville (4% 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.