Columbia, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Columbia, Kentucky Summary

Life in Columbia research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Columbia over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Columbia:

  • The population in Columbia is 4,936.

  • The median home value in Columbia is $116,500.

  • The median income in Columbia is $45,480.

  • The median rent in Columbia is $650.

  • The unemployment rate in Columbia is 7.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Columbia is 17.6%.

Columbia SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
8.5
Amenities
7
Education
6
Commute
9.5

Columbia, KY Crime Report

18
Total Crimes
360.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
-84.50%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Columbia
/ 100k People
Kentucky
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 18 360.4 2,038.6 2,324.2
Violent Crime 5 100.1 259.1 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 7.2 6.3
Robbery 0 0.0 52.9 66.1
Aggravated Assault 5 100.1 168.3 268.2
Property Crime 13 260.3 1,779.5 1,954.4
Burglary 6 120.1 344.1 269.8
Larceny 7 140.1 1,178.6 1,401.9
Car Theft 0 0.0 256.8 282.7

Rankings for Columbia in Kentucky

Map Of Columbia, KY

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Population over time in Columbia

Year Population % Change
2021 4,936 4.5%
2020 4,722 -2.7%
2019 4,852 0.1%
2018 4,847 6.3%
2017 4,561 -4.8%
2016 4,792 6.8%
2015 4,486 0.6%
2014 4,461 -0.0%
2013 4,462 -0.1%
2012 4,466 -

Race / Ethnicity in Columbia

White
86.4% (4,263)
African American
4.3% (212)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.4% (20)
Hawaiian
0.2% (8)
Other
0.3% (14)
Two Or More
3.0% (149)
Hispanic
5.5% (270)
Race Columbia KY USA
White 86.4% 83.6% 59.4%
African American 4.3% 7.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 2.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 5.5% 3.9% 18.4%

Gender in Columbia

Female
49.5% (2,443)
Male
50.5% (2,492)
Gender Columbia KY USA
Female 49.5% 50.5% 50.5%
Male 50.5% 49.5% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
10.0% (493)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (345)
High School / GED
34.0% (1,678)
Some College
16.0% (789)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (542)
Bachelor's Degree
6.0% (296)
Master's Degree
7.0% (345)
Professional Degree
2.0% (98)
Doctorate Degree
7.0% (345)
Education Columbia KY USA
< 9th Grade 10.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 8.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 16.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 6.0% 15.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 7.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Columbia, Kentucky

Less than $10,000
8.7% (42,799)
$10,000 to $14,999
14.4% (70,915)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.1% (54,983)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.1% (19,993)
$35,000 to $49,999
21.6% (106,842)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.8% (77,788)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2% (50,297)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.1% (39,987)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.0% (14,683)
$200,000 or more
3.1% (15,307)
Income Columbia KY USA
Less than $10,000 8.7% 7.5% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 14.4% 5.3% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.1% 9.7% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.1% 9.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 21.6% 13.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.8% 17.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 12.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.1% 14.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.0% 5.2% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.1% 4.9% 9.5%

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