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Columbiana

County:
Shelby County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
18.26
State:
Alabama

Columbiana is a city located in Shelby County, Alabama. Columbiana has a 2026 population of 5,090. It is also the county seat of Shelby County. Columbiana is currently growing at a rate of 1.86% annually and its population has increased by 12.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,532 in 2020.

The median household income in Columbiana is $80,546 with a poverty rate of 9.85%. The median age in Columbiana is 44.7 years: 41.6 years for males, and 49.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 137.2 males.

5.1K
Total Population
279
Density (mi²)
93 1.86%
Growth

Columbiana Population

Columbiana Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,090931.86%
20254,997931.9%
20244,904891.85%
20234,815911.93%
20224,724561.2%
20214,6682004.48%
20204,532-52-1.13%
20194,58410.02%
20184,583-43-0.93%
20174,626942.07%
20164,5323067.24%
20154,226471.12%
20144,179-28-0.67%
20134,207-6-0.14%
20124,213260.62%
20114,187160.38%
20104,171-26-0.62%
20003,31634811.73%
19902,96831311.79%
19802,65500%

Median Age

Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 49.3 years
Male: 41.6 years

Columbiana Adults

There are 3,939 adults, (809 of whom are seniors) in Columbiana.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,992 (42.2%)
Male: 2,733 (57.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Columbiana includes 68.51% White, 21.74% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,23768.51%
Black or African American1,02721.74%
Two or more races4148.76%
Native American390.83%
Other race80.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1653.49%
Two or more races1402.96%
Black or African American190.4%
Other race80.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,07265.02%
Black or African American1,00821.33%
Two or more races2745.8%
Native American390.83%

Columbiana Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Columbiana 's average per capita income is $47,986. Household income levels show a median of $80,546. The poverty rate stands at 9.85%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$127,917-
Families$101,500$116,195
Households$80,546$95,233
Non Families$27,804$30,696

$47,986

Average Income

$80,546

Median Household Income

9.85%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)