Columbia, KY

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Columbia

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

Demographics of Columbia

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.3%

Households with Children

27.2%

School Enrollment K-12

310

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.6%
School Age (5-17): 10.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 42.9%
Working Age (35-54): 17.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.9%
Seniors (65+): 17.0%

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: 19.3%
High School / GED: 31.3%
Some College or Associate's: 24.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.3%

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: 19.1%
Single Parents: 8.0%
Couples & Adults: 29.9%
Living Alone: 43.0%

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: 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 3.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

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: 63.4%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 6.1%
South American: 4.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 26.5%

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: 43.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.5%

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: 73.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.0%

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: 95.3%
Spanish: 2.0%
European & Indo-European: 2.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

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: 0.3%
Elementary (1-4): 3.2%
Middle School (5-8): 3.4%
High School (9-12): 3.0%
College / Graduate: 30.1%
Not Enrolled: 60.0%

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