Columbia Furnace, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 307, Columbia Furnace's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Columbia Furnace is a small community located in Virginia. The total population is 307. It ranks as the 531st most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Columbia Furnace is 43.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. With 35.2% of the population under 18, Columbia Furnace has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Columbia Furnace is $34,401. This is 63% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Columbia Furnace, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $300,000. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 38.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Columbia Furnace is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.9% vs 11.0%).

Education

17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 68.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Columbia Furnace, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.