Columbiana, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,640
Population
257/sq mi density
$68,125
Median Income
$28,761 per capita
$237,800
Home Value
$304,141 Zillow
$890
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
142
Violent Crime/100K
1,038 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$237,800 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,640
Census 2023
Population Density
257
per square mile
Land Area
16.2
square miles (41.9 km²)
Median Age
44.3 yrs
14% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
56.3%
Male
43.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 24.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
66.9%
Black
24.2%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.9%
Spanish
4.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.0%
Veterans
3.7%
38% below US avg (6%)
Disability
27.8%
114% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.6%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.4%
14% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.444
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,640 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 257 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 56.3% |
| Female | 43.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.9% |
| Black or African American | 24.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.0% |
| Veterans | 3.7% |
| Disability | 27.8% |
| Health Insurance | 92.6% |
| Uninsured | 7.4% |
| Broadband Access | 83.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.444 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |