Columbia Town, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 804 people, 344 households, and 226 families residing in the town. The population density was 204.8 people per square mile (79.07/km˛), giving it the 158th least densely populated town among the Alabama. There were 462 housing units at an average density of 117.6 per square mile (45.41/km˛). The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.98. In the town Age distribution was 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males. The median age was 40.7 years, The median age of males was 39.9 years, for females the median age was 42 years. The racial makeup of the town was 598 White, 197 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 3 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $27500, it is the 291st wealthiest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $36339, it is the 251st wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $15248, making its Alabama's 261st highest town by per capita income. The median income was $17727, Median income for males is $24688, compared with $13967 for females.
In 2000, 210 pupils and students, of which 43.81% are male and 56.19% are female, 26.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.81% nursery or pri school, 4.76% kindergarten, 53.81% elementary school, 20.48% high school and 17.14% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 804 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 804 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 803 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 800 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 800 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 808 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 815 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 816 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 824 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 832 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 841 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 46 | 67 | 113 |
| High school | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia town, Alabama | $27500 | $36339 | $15248 |
| Houston County, Alabama | $34431 | $42437 | $18759 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |