Columbia County's estimated 2025 population is 21,855 with a growth rate of -0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Columbia County is the 27th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 24,722 and has seen a growth of -11.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Columbia County includes 61.19% White, 34.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (61.19%)
Black or African American (34.95%)
Two or more races (2.61%)
Other race (0.57%)
Asian (0.37%)
Native American (0.27%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,785 | 61.19% |
| Black or African American | 7,873 | 34.95% |
| Two or more races | 587 | 2.61% |
| Other race | 128 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Columbia County's average per capita income is $35,447. Household income levels show a median of $47,363. The poverty rate stands at 22.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,663 | - |
| Families | $64,147 | $82,268 |
| Households | $47,363 | $66,389 |
| Non Families | $29,298 | $35,776 |
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