State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
473.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.55%
Growth Since 2010
-7.18%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Columbia, Louisiana Population 2021
362
Columbia is a city located in Caldwell Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 362, it is the 242nd largest city in Louisiana and the 14635th largest city in the United States . Columbia is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -7.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 390 in 2010. Columbia reached it's highest population of 390 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Columbia has a population density of 474 people per square mile.
The average household income in Columbia is $56,535 with a poverty rate of 23.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is $67,400. The median age in Columbia is 42.1 years, 33.9 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
Columbia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia was:
- White: 59.57%
- Black or African American: 37.59%
- Native American: 2.36%
- Other race: 0.47%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Columbia, Louisiana is 362 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 368.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 390.
Columbia, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 252 | 59.57% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 37.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 2.36% |
| Some Other Race | 2 | 0.47% |
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Columbia Population by Race
Columbia Population Pyramid $2021
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Columbia Population by Age
Columbia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 152 | 2.43 | 73 |
| Married | 75 | 2.6 | 92 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.22 | 37.8 |
| Female | 20 | 4.95 | 65 |
| Male | 12 | 1.75 | 100 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
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Columbia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 16.57% |
| High School Graduate | 176 | 52.07% |
| Some College | 31 | 9.17% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 2.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 10.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 6.80% |
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Columbia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Columbia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 175 | 46 |
| Black | 139 | 86 | 3 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 5 | |
| Other Race | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Columbia Educational Attainment by Race
Columbia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Columbia Language by Age
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Columbia Language
96.71% of Columbia residents speak only English, while 3.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.29% of the population.
Columbia Language
Columbia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 116 | 49 | 42.24% |
| White | 237 | 38 | 16.03% |
23.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.44%
Male Poverty Rate
24.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Columbia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Black, with 42.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia is White, with 16.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.51%.
Columbia Poverty
Columbia Poverty Rate by Education
Columbia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Columbia Married by Age and Sex
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Columbia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Columbia Marital Status by Race
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Columbia Marital Status
Columbia Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 16 | 10.67% |
| White | 10 | 5.13% |
Columbia Veterans by Race
Columbia Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
Columbia Veterans by Education
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38.8%
Labor Force Participation
34.7%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
Columbia Employment by Age
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Columbia Employment by Race
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Columbia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
1.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.35% of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 77.78% having been born in Louisiana. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Columbia Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 362 | -2 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 364 | -2 | -0.55% |
| 2019 | 366 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 368 | -3 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 371 | -8 | -2.11% |
| 2016 | 379 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 378 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 377 | -2 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 379 | -4 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 383 | -5 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 388 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 390 | 0.00% |