Columbia County's estimated 2026 population is 21,774 with a growth rate of -0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Columbia County is the 27th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 24,722 and has seen a growth of -11.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.2 years
Female: 35.9 years
Male: 32.1 years
There are 17,553 adults, (3,905 of whom are seniors) in Columbia County.
Female: 11,542 (51.6%)
Male: 10,807 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Columbia County includes 60.64% White, 34.4% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,553 | 60.64% |
| Black or African American | 7,687 | 34.4% |
| Two or more races | 796 | 3.56% |
| Other race | 173 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
Columbia County's average per capita income is $37,167. Household income levels show a median of $55,334. The poverty rate stands at 21.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,250 | - |
| Families | $65,051 | $86,214 |
| Households | $55,334 | $69,996 |
| Non Families | $33,031 | $41,087 |
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