Columbia is a tiny town located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 700 people and two associated neighborhoods, Columbia is the 330th largest community in Alabama.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Columbia is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Columbia is a town of service providers, managers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Columbia who work in healthcare suport services (20.92%), management occupations (20.21%), and healthcare (5.67%). Overall, Columbia’s crime rate is one of the lowest in the nation, which makes a great place to live if safety is an important concern. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Columbia is worth considering. As is often the case in a small town, Columbia doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The population of Columbia has one of the lowest overall levels of education in the country: only 5.72% of people over 25 hold a college degree. The national average for all municipalities is 21.84%. The per capita income in Columbia in 2022 was $26,637, which is middle income relative to Alabama, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $106,548 for a family of four. However, Columbia contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Columbia home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Columbia residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Columbia include German, English, French, Irish, and Palestinian. The most common language spoken in Columbia is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Greek.
