Columbia Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 881 | — | — |
| 1990 | 922 | +41 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 804 | -118 | -12.8% |
| 2010 | 740 | -64 | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 690 | -50 | -6.8% |
| 2024 | 707 | +17 | +2.5% |
Columbia vs. Houston County
| Year | Columbia | Houston County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 881 | 74,632 | 1.2% |
| 1990 | 922 | 81,331 | 1.1% |
| 2000 | 804 | 88,787 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 740 | 101,547 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 690 | 107,202 | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 707 | 109,366 | 0.6% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 881 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 922 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 804 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 788 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 774 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 769 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 763 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 757 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 757 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 755 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 750 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 744 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 740 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 743 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 746 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 738 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 737 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 732 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 730 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 729 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 733 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 740 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 690 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 696 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 700 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 703 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 707 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)