Columbia, KY

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Columbia Overview

4,936
TOTAL POPULATION
2,492
MALE POPULATION
2,444
FEMALE POPULATION
101.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.07
FEMALES / 100 MALES
25.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,618
PER CAPITA INCOME
$54,888
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,480
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.56
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,995
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Columbia Zip Codes

Columbia Area Codes

Race in Columbia

The most populous races in Columbia are White / Caucasian (4,361 | 88.3%), Two or more Races (292 | 5.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (270 | 5.5%).
Race in Columbia
Race# Population% Population
Asian200.4%
Black / African American2124.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific80.2%
Hispanic or Latino2705.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian4,36188.3%
Two or more Races2925.9%
Some other Race430.9%
Total4,936100.0%

Ancestry in Columbia

The most populous ancestries reported in Columbia are English (703 | 14.2%), German (651 | 13.2%), American (625 | 12.7%), Irish (469 | 9.5%), and Mexican (229 | 4.6%), together accounting for 54.2% of all Columbia residents.
Race# Population% Population
African120.2%
American62512.7%
Belgian801.6%
British330.7%
Central American130.3%
Cherokee60.1%
Colombian130.3%
Croatian601.2%
Czechoslovakian130.3%
Dutch270.5%
English70314.2%
European1843.7%
French360.7%
French Canadian30.1%
German65113.2%
Guatemalan130.3%
Indian (Asian)100.2%
Iranian80.2%
Irish4699.5%
Italian410.8%
Japanese100.2%
Liberian290.6%
Mexican2294.6%
Norwegian150.3%
Polish200.4%
Portuguese20.0%
Scotch-Irish921.9%
Scottish781.6%
South American130.3%
Spaniard80.2%
Subsaharan African430.9%
Swedish70.1%
Swiss110.2%
Ugandan20.0%
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Sex and Age in Columbia

Sex and Age in Columbia

The most populous age groups in Columbia are 20 to 24 Years (440 | 17.7%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (438 | 17.9%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years194 (7.8%)92 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Years201 (8.1%)42 (1.7%)
10 to 14 Years103 (4.1%)127 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years403 (16.2%)416 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Years440 (17.7%)438 (17.9%)
25 to 29 Years161 (6.5%)83 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years63 (2.5%)109 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Years84 (3.4%)173 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years163 (6.5%)134 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years113 (4.5%)127 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years50 (2.0%)67 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years32 (1.3%)141 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years153 (6.1%)134 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years88 (3.5%)117 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years102 (4.1%)33 (1.3%)
75 to 79 Years22 (0.9%)19 (0.8%)
80 to 84 Years19 (0.8%)160 (6.6%)
85 Years and over101 (4.1%)32 (1.3%)
Total2,492 (100.0%)2,444 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Columbia

Median Family Size in Columbia

The median family size in Columbia is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (638 | 67.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (195 | 20.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.49 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Columbia
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple638 (67.7%)3.21
Single Male/Father110 (11.7%)3.17
Single Female/Mother195 (20.7%)2.49
Total Families943 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Columbia

The median household size in Columbia is 2.30 persons per household, with single male/father households (110 | 7.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.52 persons per household. non-family households (637 | 40.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Columbia
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple638 (40.4%)3.21
Single Male/Father110 (7.0%)3.52
Single Female/Mother195 (12.3%)2.54
Non-family637 (40.3%)1.11
Total Households1,580 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Columbia

Out of a total of 1,580 households in Columbia, 943 (59.7%) are family households, while 637 (40.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 550, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 565.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Columbia
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-565 (35.8%)
2-Person Households550 (34.8%)12 (0.8%)
3-Person Households108 (6.8%)60 (3.8%)
4-Person Households216 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households50 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households19 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total943 (59.7%)637 (40.3%)

Female Fertility in Columbia

Fertility by Age in Columbia

Average fertility rate in Columbia is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Columbia
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years37 (69.8%)59.0
35 to 50 years16 (30.2%)37.0
Total53 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Columbia

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Columbia
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Columbia

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Columbia
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma25 (47.2%)86.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree28 (52.8%)147.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total53 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Columbia

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Columbia
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Columbia

Income Overview in Columbia

Per Capita Income in Columbia is $24,618, while median incomes of families and households are $54,888 and $45,480 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,936$24,618
Median Family Income943$54,888
Mean Family Income943$95,146
Median Household Income1,580$45,480
Mean Household Income1,580$70,190
Income Deficit943$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,93635.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,93664.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,9360.56

Earnings by Sex in Columbia

Average Earnings in Columbia are $16,819, $19,260 for men and $12,434 for women, a difference of 35.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Columbia
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,287 (51.2%)$19,260
Female1,224 (48.7%)$12,434
Total2,511 (100.0%)$16,819

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Columbia

The most common earnings brackets in Columbia are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (161 | 12.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (246 | 20.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Columbia
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less127 (9.9%)246 (20.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999129 (10.0%)197 (16.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499129 (10.0%)33 (2.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99950 (3.9%)26 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49918 (1.4%)113 (9.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99960 (4.7%)38 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49977 (6.0%)46 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99976 (5.9%)17 (1.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)73 (6.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99926 (2.0%)5 (0.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99932 (2.5%)52 (4.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999161 (12.5%)80 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99983 (6.5%)66 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999112 (8.7%)23 (1.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99937 (2.9%)21 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99933 (2.6%)49 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99914 (1.1%)49 (4.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99928 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (3.3%)16 (1.3%)
$100,000+52 (4.0%)74 (6.0%)
Total1,287 (100.0%)1,224 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Columbia

Average earnings in Columbia are $31,422 for men and $33,016 for women, a difference of 4.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $30,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $30,066. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,655, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,375.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Columbia
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$30,066$21,375
College or Associate's Degree$30,750$31,050
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$31,422$33,016

Family Income in Columbia

Family Income Brackets in Columbia

According to the Columbia family income data, there are 265 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 27 families (2.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Columbia
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000272.9%
$10,000 to $14,999778.2%
$15,000 to $24,999818.6%
$25,000 to $34,999646.8%
$35,000 to $49,99911912.6%
$50,000 to $74,99926528.1%
$75,000 to $99,99910811.5%
$100,000 to $149,99912012.7%
$150,000 to $199,999333.5%
$200,000+495.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Columbia

4-person families (240 | 25.5%) account for the highest median family income in Columbia with $80,114 per family, while 2-person families (582 | 61.7%) have the highest median income of $24,550 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Columbia
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families582 (61.7%)$49,100
3-Person Families76 (8.1%)$0
4-Person Families240 (25.5%)$80,114
5-Person Families26 (2.8%)$0
6-Person Families19 (2.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total943 (100.0%)$54,888

Family Income by Number of Earners in Columbia

Family Income by Number of Earners in Columbia
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners218 (23.1%)$22,984
1 Earner290 (30.7%)$64,583
2 Earners407 (43.2%)$72,610
3+ Earners28 (3.0%)$0
Total943 (100.0%)$54,888

Household Income in Columbia

Household Income Brackets in Columbia

With 341 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Columbia, accounting for 21.6% of all households. In contrast, only 47 households (3.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Columbia
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001378.7%
$10,000 to $14,99922814.4%
$15,000 to $24,99917511.1%
$25,000 to $34,999654.1%
$35,000 to $49,99934121.6%
$50,000 to $74,99925015.8%
$75,000 to $99,99916110.2%
$100,000 to $149,9991288.1%
$150,000 to $199,999473.0%
$200,000+493.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Columbia

The median household income in Columbia is $45,480, with the highest median household income of $52,969 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 483 households (30.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,960, with 399 households (25.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Columbia
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years225 (14.2%)$40,946
25 to 44 Years473 (29.9%)$52,960
45 to 64 Years483 (30.6%)$52,969
65+ Years399 (25.3%)$24,960
Total1,580 (100.0%)$45,480

Poverty in Columbia

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia

With 9.5% poverty level for males and 26.2% for females among the residents of Columbia, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 35 males (40.2%) and 128 females (72.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (16.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (58.3%)
6 to 11 Years18 (10.1%)42 (29.0%)
12 to 14 Years35 (40.2%)5 (41.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)16 (19.5%)
18 to 24 Years7 (2.4%)128 (72.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)76 (43.7%)
35 to 44 Years15 (7.6%)15 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years8 (5.1%)38 (19.6%)
55 to 64 Years34 (18.4%)64 (24.1%)
65 to 74 Years38 (22.4%)31 (20.7%)
75 Years and over22 (16.7%)27 (17.1%)
Total177 (9.5%)464 (26.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia

According to the poverty statistics in Columbia, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years194 (100.0%)77 (83.7%)
5 Years38 (100.0%)5 (41.7%)
6 to 11 Years161 (89.9%)103 (71.0%)
12 to 14 Years52 (59.8%)7 (58.3%)
15 Years12 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years56 (100.0%)66 (80.5%)
18 to 24 Years286 (97.6%)49 (27.7%)
25 to 34 Years166 (100.0%)98 (56.3%)
35 to 44 Years183 (92.4%)290 (95.1%)
45 to 54 Years148 (94.9%)156 (80.4%)
55 to 64 Years151 (81.6%)201 (75.8%)
65 to 74 Years132 (77.6%)119 (79.3%)
75 Years and over110 (83.3%)131 (82.9%)
Total1,689 (90.5%)1,310 (73.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Columbia

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Columbia show that 4.9% or 31 of the total 638 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 22.2%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Columbia
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children335 (94.1%)21 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children237 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children35 (77.8%)10 (22.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total607 (95.1%)31 (4.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Columbia

According to the poverty data in Columbia, 6.4% or 7 single-father households and 47.2% or 92 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (12.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 households (58.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Columbia
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)10 (18.5%)
1 or 2 Children7 (12.5%)82 (58.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (6.4%)92 (47.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Columbia

The poverty data for Columbia shows that 31 of the married-couple family households (4.9%) and 99 of the single-parent households (32.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (22.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 89 household (45.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Columbia
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children21 (5.9%)10 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)89 (45.2%)
3 or 4 Children10 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (4.9%)99 (32.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Columbia

Employment by Class of Employer in Columbia

Among the 1,759 employed individuals in Columbia, private company employees (1,010 | 57.4%), not-for-profit organizations (241 | 13.7%), and state government employees (240 | 13.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Columbia
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,01057.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)472.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)573.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations24113.7%
Local Government Employees1518.6%
State Government Employees24013.6%
Federal Government Employees130.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,759100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Columbia

According to the labor force statistics for Columbia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,157), 48.0% or 1,995 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 150 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 81.1% or 198 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.9% or 46 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Columbia
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years272 (34.0%)46 (16.9%)
20 to 24 Years503 (57.3%)73 (14.5%)
25 to 29 Years198 (81.1%)15 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years101 (58.7%)10 (9.9%)
35 to 44 Years354 (63.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years272 (76.2%)5 (1.8%)
55 to 59 Years80 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years150 (52.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years54 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,995 (48.0%)150 (7.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Columbia

According to labor force statistics for Columbia, 64.6% of individuals (1,154) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,787) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 30 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.3% or 290 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.7% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Columbia
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School88 (37.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma318 (49.8%)30 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree459 (77.4%)20 (3.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher290 (90.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,154 (64.6%)46 (2.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Columbia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Columbia are Community & Social Service (319 | 17.3%), Management (150 | 8.1%), Business & Financial (139 | 7.5%), Education Instruction & Library (139 | 7.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (129 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Columbia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Columbia, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (82.1%), Education, Arts & Media (76.7%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (70.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Management52 (34.7%)98 (65.3%)
Business & Financial84 (60.4%)55 (39.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 134 (42.0%)185 (58.0%)
Education, Arts & Media30 (23.3%)99 (76.7%)
Legal Services & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library81 (58.3%)58 (41.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment12 (30.0%)28 (70.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating39 (38.2%)63 (61.8%)
Health Technologists7 (17.9%)32 (82.1%)
Total (Category)317 (44.2%)401 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)961 (52.1%)885 (47.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Columbia are Healthcare Support (140 | 7.6%), Security & Protection (85 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (70 | 3.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (49 | 2.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (44 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Columbia

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Columbia, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (89.8%), Firefighting & Prevention (63.6%), and Security & Protection (57.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (61.4%), and Healthcare Support (60.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support56 (40.0%)84 (60.0%)
Security & Protection49 (57.7%)36 (42.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention28 (63.6%)16 (36.4%)
Law Enforcement21 (51.2%)20 (48.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving44 (89.8%)5 (10.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service27 (38.6%)43 (61.4%)
Total (Category)176 (49.7%)178 (50.3%)
Total (Overall)961 (52.1%)885 (47.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Columbia are Sales & Related (199 | 10.8%), and Office & Administration (142 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Columbia

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related107 (53.8%)92 (46.2%)
Office & Administration15 (10.6%)127 (89.4%)
Total (Category)122 (35.8%)219 (64.2%)
Total (Overall)961 (52.1%)885 (47.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Columbia are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 1.0%), Construction & Extraction (16 | 0.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Columbia

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)961 (52.1%)885 (47.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Columbia are Material Moving (216 | 11.7%), Production (155 | 8.4%), and Transportation (19 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Columbia

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Columbia
OccupationMaleFemale
Production144 (92.9%)11 (7.1%)
Transportation19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving140 (64.8%)76 (35.2%)
Total (Category)303 (77.7%)87 (22.3%)
Total (Overall)961 (52.1%)885 (47.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia

Employment Industries in Columbia

The major employment industries in Columbia include Retail Trade (381 | 20.6%), Educational Services (320 | 17.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (295 | 16.0%), Manufacturing (176 | 9.5%), and Public Administration (147 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Columbia

Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia

The Columbia industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (85.7%), Professional & Scientific (76.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (64.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing158 (89.8%)18 (10.2%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade198 (52.0%)183 (48.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing72 (55.4%)58 (44.6%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance7 (14.3%)42 (85.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific11 (23.9%)35 (76.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services132 (41.2%)188 (58.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance104 (35.2%)191 (64.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation35 (94.6%)2 (5.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services58 (54.7%)48 (45.3%)
Public Administration85 (57.8%)62 (42.2%)
Total961 (52.1%)885 (47.9%)

Education in Columbia

School Enrollment in Columbia

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,073 students in Columbia are college / undergraduate (1,301 | 62.8%), middle school (217 | 10.5%), and high school (178 | 8.6%).
School Enrollment in Columbia
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten472.3%
Elementary School1537.4%
Middle School21710.5%
High School1788.6%
College / Undergraduate1,30162.8%
Graduate / Professional1778.5%
Total2,073100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Columbia

Out of a total of 2,073 students who are enrolled in schools in Columbia, 1,059 (51.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,014 (48.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 434 (70.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 207 (90.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Columbia
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old155 (77.5%)45 (22.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds207 (90.0%)23 (10.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds110 (58.5%)78 (41.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds185 (29.9%)434 (70.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds197 (30.3%)453 (69.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds80 (85.1%)14 (14.9%)
35 Years and over80 (87.0%)12 (13.0%)
Total1,014 (48.9%)1,059 (51.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Columbia

Education (197 | 32.6%), physical & health sciences (106 | 17.5%), business (51 | 8.4%), liberal arts & history (49 | 8.1%), and science & technology (48 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 605 individuals in Columbia who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Columbia
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics101.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural203.3%
Physical & Health Sciences10617.5%
Psychology142.3%
Social Sciences254.1%
Engineering152.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology487.9%
Business518.4%
Education19732.6%
Literature & Languages101.7%
Liberal Arts & History498.1%
Visual & Performing Arts71.2%
Communications122.0%
Arts & Humanities416.8%
Total605100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Columbia

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Columbia

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Columbia are males with 2 vehicles (361, accounting for 50.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (241, making up 55.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Columbia
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4 (0.6%)33 (5.1%)
1 Vehicle92 (12.9%)179 (27.4%)
2 Vehicles361 (50.6%)241 (36.9%)
3 Vehicles249 (34.9%)190 (29.1%)
4 Vehicles8 (1.1%)10 (1.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total714 (100.0%)653 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Columbia

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Columbia are 5 to 9 minutes (484 commuters, 30.5%), less than 5 minutes (283 commuters, 17.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (158 commuters, 10.0%).
Commute Time in Columbia
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes28317.8%
5 to 9 Minutes48430.5%
10 to 14 Minutes15810.0%
15 to 19 Minutes1509.5%
20 to 24 Minutes1428.9%
25 to 29 Minutes1298.1%
30 to 34 Minutes925.8%
35 to 39 Minutes130.8%
40 to 44 Minutes80.5%
45 to 59 Minutes1026.4%
60 to 89 Minutes80.5%
90 or more Minutes181.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Columbia

The most common commute times in Columbia are less than 5 minutes (184 commuters, 22.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (318 commuters, 40.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Columbia
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes184 (22.7%)99 (12.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes166 (20.5%)318 (40.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes84 (10.4%)74 (9.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes130 (16.1%)20 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes47 (5.8%)95 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes109 (13.5%)20 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (1.4%)81 (10.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes13 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes8 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes46 (5.7%)56 (7.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes12 (1.5%)6 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Columbia

The most frequent times of departure to work in Columbia are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (191, 23.6%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (145, 18.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Columbia
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM28 (3.5%)40 (5.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM87 (10.7%)25 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM41 (5.1%)37 (4.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM85 (10.5%)55 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM45 (5.6%)131 (16.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM81 (10.0%)105 (13.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM46 (5.7%)41 (5.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM22 (2.7%)36 (4.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (1.2%)27 (3.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM14 (1.7%)14 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM59 (7.3%)35 (4.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM87 (10.7%)86 (11.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM191 (23.6%)145 (18.7%)
Total810 (100.0%)777 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Columbia

Occupancy by Ownership in Columbia

Of the total 1,580 dwellings in Columbia, owner-occupied units account for 716 (45.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 864 (54.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Columbia
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units71645.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units86454.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,580100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Columbia

Occupancy by Household Size in Columbia
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household56535.8%
2-Person Household56235.6%
3-Person Household16810.6%
4+ Person Household28518.0%
Total Housing Units1,580100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Columbia

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Columbia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household204 (36.1%)361 (63.9%)
2-Person Household335 (59.6%)227 (40.4%)
3-Person Household45 (26.8%)123 (73.2%)
4+ Person Household132 (46.3%)153 (53.7%)
Total Housing Units716 (45.3%)864 (54.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Columbia

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Columbia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School31 (14.8%)178 (85.2%)
High School Diploma206 (40.9%)297 (59.1%)
College/Associate Degree218 (47.2%)244 (52.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher261 (64.3%)145 (35.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Columbia

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Columbia
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years40425.6%
35 to 44 Years29418.6%
45 to 54 Years18811.9%
55 to 64 Years29518.7%
65 to 74 Years20913.2%
75 to 84 Years845.3%
85 Years and Over1066.7%
Total1,580100.0%

Housing Finances in Columbia

Median Income by Occupancy in Columbia

Median Income by Occupancy in Columbia
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied716 (45.3%)$53,333
Renter-Occupied864 (54.7%)$29,000
Average1,580 (100.0%)$45,480

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Columbia

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Columbia
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00014 (2.0%)7 (0.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)116 (13.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99958 (8.1%)169 (19.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99927 (3.8%)54 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99936 (5.0%)59 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (2.1%)49 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999190 (26.5%)152 (17.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999130 (18.2%)119 (13.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99993 (13.0%)68 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99978 (10.9%)50 (5.8%)
$150,000 or more75 (10.5%)21 (2.4%)
Total716 (100.0%)864 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Columbia

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Columbia
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300128 (17.9%)177 (20.5%)
$300 to $499176 (24.6%)113 (13.1%)
$500 to $79975 (10.5%)302 (34.9%)
$800 to $999146 (20.4%)118 (13.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499174 (24.3%)20 (2.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99917 (2.4%)60 (6.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total716 (100.0%)864 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Columbia

Housing Structures in Columbia

Housing Structures in Columbia
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached97261.5%
Single Unit, Attached956.0%
2 Unit Apartments805.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15810.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments795.0%
10 or more Apartments1197.5%
Mobile Home / Other774.9%
Total1,580100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Columbia

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Columbia
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached593 (61.0%)379 (39.0%)
Single Unit, Attached80 (84.2%)15 (15.8%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)158 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)119 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other43 (55.8%)34 (44.2%)
Total716 (45.3%)864 (54.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Columbia

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Columbia
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)24 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)171 (19.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms254 (35.5%)376 (43.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms250 (34.9%)194 (22.5%)
8 or more Rooms212 (29.6%)99 (11.5%)
Total716 (100.0%)864 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Columbia

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Columbia
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas280 (39.1%)249 (28.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity399 (55.7%)607 (70.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene8 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)8 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used29 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total716 (100.0%)864 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Columbia

Household Vehicle Usage in Columbia
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (1.0%)207 (24.0%)
1 Vehicle264 (36.9%)293 (33.9%)
2 Vehicles235 (32.8%)266 (30.8%)
3 or more Vehicles210 (29.3%)98 (11.3%)
Total716 (100.0%)864 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Columbia

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Columbia

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units347369
Median Property Value$113,200$120,400
Median Household Income$46,484$30
Monthly Housing Costs$367$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Columbia

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Columbia
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00044 (12.7%)23 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99983 (23.9%)101 (27.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999189 (54.5%)236 (64.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99922 (6.3%)9 (2.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9999 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total347 (100.0%)369 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Columbia

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Columbia
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99983 (23.9%)14 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)38 (10.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999132 (38.0%)15 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (1.7%)58 (15.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (12.7%)124 (33.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99937 (10.7%)49 (13.3%)
$150,000 or more45 (13.0%)41 (11.1%)
Total347 (100.0%)369 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Columbia

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Columbia
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x114 (32.9%)67,150 (18,197.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x134 (38.6%)243 (65.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x53 (15.3%)36 (9.8%)
4.0x or more46 (13.3%)61 (16.5%)
Total347 (100.0%)369 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Columbia

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Columbia
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800188 (54.2%)14 (3.8%)
$800 to $1,49937 (10.7%)130 (35.2%)
$800 to $1,49984 (24.2%)90 (24.4%)
Total347 (100.0%)369 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Columbia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years336 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years901 (96.2%)36 (3.8%)
19 to 25 Years1,095 (90.3%)118 (9.7%)
26 to 34 Years311 (93.4%)22 (6.6%)
35 to 44 Years515 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years315 (90.0%)35 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years400 (88.9%)50 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years320 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older290 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,483 (94.5%)261 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Columbia

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Columbia
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born336 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen901 (96.2%)36 (3.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,095 (90.3%)118 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Columbia

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Columbia
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000856 (98.9%)10 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999625 (92.0%)54 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999806 (91.8%)72 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999397 (90.6%)41 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over775 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6277 (82.4%)151 (44.9%)
6 to 18 Years359 (38.3%)581 (62.0%)
19 to 25 Years211 (17.4%)935 (77.1%)
25 to 34 Years109 (32.7%)216 (64.9%)
35 to 44 Years159 (30.9%)382 (74.2%)
45 to 54 Years122 (34.9%)227 (64.9%)
55 to 64 Years180 (40.0%)261 (58.0%)
65 to 74 Years307 (95.9%)98 (30.6%)
75 Years and over290 (100.0%)35 (12.1%)
Total2,014 (42.4%)2,886 (60.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Columbia

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Columbia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years36 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years58 (6.2%)105 (11.3%)
35 to 64 Years229 (41.6%)156 (20.4%)
65 to 74 Years92 (54.1%)28 (18.7%)
75 Years and over102 (77.3%)139 (88.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Columbia

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years84 (15.2%)14 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years34 (20.0%)14 (9.3%)
75 Years and over91 (68.9%)32 (20.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (3.1%)66 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years31 (5.6%)20 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over80 (60.6%)52 (32.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years36 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years54 (5.8%)60 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years109 (19.8%)55 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years38 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over80 (60.6%)122 (77.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years132 (24.0%)140 (18.3%)
65 to 74 Years18 (10.6%)14 (9.3%)
75 Years and over11 (8.3%)59 (37.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Columbia: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (0.4%)2 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years75 (13.6%)73 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years14 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (8.3%)116 (73.4%)

Technology Access in Columbia

Computing Device Access in Columbia

Computing Device Access in Columbia
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,12871.4%
Smartphone1,17074.1%
Tablet92458.5%
No Computing Device25316.0%
Total1,580100.0%

Internet Access in Columbia

Internet Access in Columbia
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet70.4%
Broadband Home1,10269.8%
Cellular Data Only1388.7%
Satellite Internet744.7%
No Internet31720.1%
Total1,580100.0%

Columbia Summary

Columbia, Kentucky is a small city located in Adair County in the south-central part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is situated on the banks of the Green River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The population of Columbia was 4,452 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Columbia was first settled in the early 1800s by a group of settlers from Virginia. The town was originally known as “The Crossroads” due to its location at the intersection of two major roads. In 1802, the town was officially incorporated and renamed Columbia in honor of Christopher Columbus.
In the early 19th century, Columbia was a thriving river port and a major stop on the stagecoach route between Louisville and Nashville. The town was also a major center for the production of hemp and tobacco. During the Civil War, Columbia was the site of a major battle between Confederate and Union forces.

Geography

Columbia is located in Adair County in south-central Kentucky. It is situated on the banks of the Green River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located approximately 70 miles south of Louisville and 90 miles north of Nashville.
The climate in Columbia is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is around 45 inches.

Economy

The economy of Columbia is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large manufacturing plants, including a General Motors plant and a Tyson Foods plant. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The unemployment rate in Columbia is slightly higher than the national average, but the city has seen a steady increase in job growth in recent years. The median household income in Columbia is around $35,000, which is slightly lower than the national average.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Columbia was 4,452. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 8.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 2.9% from other races. The median age in Columbia was 38.7 years.
The median household income in Columbia was $35,000, and the median family income was $41,000. The per capita income in Columbia was $17,000. Around 17.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Columbia, Kentucky is a small city located in Adair County in the south-central part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is situated on the banks of the Green River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The economy of Columbia is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the city has seen a steady increase in job growth in recent years. The population of Columbia was 4,452 at the 2010 census, and the median household income was around $35,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Columbia?
Total Population of Columbia is 4,936.
What is the Total Male Population of Columbia?
Total Male Population of Columbia is 2,492.
What is the Total Female Population of Columbia?
Total Female Population of Columbia is 2,444.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Columbia?
There are 101.96 Males per 100 Females in Columbia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Columbia?
There are 98.07 Females per 100 Males in Columbia.
What is the Median Population Age in Columbia?
Median Population Age in Columbia is 25.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Columbia
Average Family Size in Columbia is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Columbia
Average Household Size in Columbia is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Columbia?
Per Capita income in Columbia is $24,618.
What is the Median Family Income in Columbia?
Median Family Income in Columbia is $54,888.
What is the Median Household income in Columbia?
Median Household Income in Columbia is $45,480.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Columbia?
Income or Wage Gap in Columbia is 35.4%.
Women in Columbia earn 64.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Columbia?
Inequality or Gini Index in Columbia is 0.56.
How Large is the Labor Force in Columbia?
There are 1,995 People in the Labor Forcein in Columbia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Columbia?
48.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Columbia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Columbia?
Unemployment Rate in Columbia is 7.5%.