Demographics & People — Columbia, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,842 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,700 |
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| Median Age | 28.2 |
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| Total Households | 1,558 |
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| Family Households | 908 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2182 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,172 |
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| Black or African American | 92 |
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| Asian | 26 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 458 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,577 |
| English | 584 |
| Other groups | 487 |
| American | 480 |
| German | 395 |
| Irish | 311 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 276 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 251 |
| European | 141 |
| Scotch-Irish | 105 |
Language
| English Only | 4,354 |
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| Spanish | 151 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,607 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 119 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,064 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Columbia, Kentucky.
