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Columbia, AL
Town in Houston County, Alabama.
Population
785
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
200
ZIP codes
0
Columbia and its ZIP codes
Columbia at a glance
- Columbia is 99% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,000 a year, 3% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,800 (25% below Alabama) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for Columbia, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Columbia, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,000
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$156,800
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
32.1
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (37), Irish Americans (22), French Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Columbia.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,334
51,288 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,714
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$812M
FY 2026, $7,573 per person
How people get to work
Columbia, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.0%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Columbia, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
736
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
312
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Columbia, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Columbia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaleburgTown | 8 mi | 3.8 |
| Cedar Springs, GACensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3 |
| GordonTown | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| AshfordCity | 10 mi | 6.2 |
| WebbTown | 11 mi | 11.3 |
| Blakely, GACity | 13 mi | 17.6 |
| AvonTown | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| KinseyCity | 13 mi | 12.1 |
| CowartsTown | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| HeadlandCity | 15 mi | 30.3 |
| Jakin, GACity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| NewvilleTown | 16 mi | 4 |
| DothanCity | 18 mi | 90.2 |
| CottonwoodTown | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| GrimesTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Napier FieldTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbia, AL in?
- Columbia is in Houston County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Columbia, AL?
- About 785 people live in Columbia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbia?
- Nearby places include Haleburg (8 mi), Cedar Springs, GA (8.6 mi), Gordon (10 mi), Ashford (10 mi), Webb (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023