Columbia, KY Demographics
A map of Columbia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,989 | 82.3% |
Black | 344 | 7.1% |
Hispanic | 261 | 5.4% |
Multiracial | 168 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 44 | 0.9% |
Asian | 39 | 0.8% |
Columbia, Kentucky had a population of 4,845 in 2020. It was 82.3% White, 7.1% Black, 0.8% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Columbia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Columbia is the 89th most populous. 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's White Population
3,989 residents of Columbia identify as White, or 82.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Columbia is ranked #447 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more White than neighboring Campbellsville (80.8% White). Columbia is less White than neighboring Russell Springs (87% White), Greensburg (90.1% White), Jamestown (88.5% White), and Burkesville (83.9% White).
Columbia's Black Population
344 residents of Columbia identify as Black, or 7.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Columbia is ranked #96 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Black than neighboring Russell Springs (0.7% Black), Greensburg (2.7% Black), and Jamestown (2.4% Black). Columbia is less Black than neighboring Campbellsville (8.6% Black), and Burkesville (8% Black).
Columbia's Asian Population
39 residents of Columbia identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Columbia is ranked #170 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Asian than neighboring Greensburg (0.3% Asian), Jamestown (0.3% Asian), and Burkesville (0.1% Asian). Columbia is less Asian than neighboring Russell Springs (1.4% Asian), and Campbellsville (1.6% Asian).
Columbia's Hispanic Population
261 residents of Columbia identify as Hispanic, or 5.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Columbia is ranked #86 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Campbellsville (3.4% Hispanic), Greensburg (2.2% Hispanic), Jamestown (4% Hispanic), and Burkesville (2.4% Hispanic). Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring Russell Springs (7.4% Hispanic).
Columbia's Native American/Other Population
44 residents of Columbia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Columbia is ranked #89 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greensburg (0.2% Native American/Other), and Burkesville (0.5% Native American/Other).
Columbia's Multiracial Population
168 residents of Columbia identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Columbia is ranked #298 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Russell Springs (2.7% Multiracial). Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Campbellsville (4.7% Multiracial), Greensburg (4.4% Multiracial), Jamestown (4% Multiracial), and Burkesville (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.