Columbia County, GA

County

Cities in Columbia County

Neighborhoods in Columbia County

Neighborhood

Columbia, GA

Windmill Plantation / Lewiston

Champion's Retreat / Lake Cumberland West

Campania / Quaker Knoll

Kettle Creek / Euchee Creek

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Columbia

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.5%

Households with Children

37.4%

School Enrollment K-12

20,711

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 18.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.0%
Working Age (35-54): 27.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.6%
Seniors (65+): 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.5%
High School / GED: 21.9%
Some College or Associate's: 32.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 26.0%
Single Parents: 11.4%
Couples & Adults: 37.4%
Living Alone: 25.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
Asian: 4.7%
Black or African American: 18.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 45.0%
Puerto Rican: 25.4%
Cuban: 2.2%
Dominican: 5.2%
Central American: 12.6%
South American: 5.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 60.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 59.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.0%
Caribbean: 1.3%
Other Black: 38.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 46.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 43.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.8%
Spanish: 5.2%
European & Indo-European: 2.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.6%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 5.4%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 6.1%
College / Graduate: 6.7%
Not Enrolled: 72.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources