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Columbiana, Alabama, in Shelby county, is 19 miles SE of Hoover, Alabama (center to center) and 134 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Birmingham metropolitan area. Columbiana contains a population of approximately 3,316.
In Columbiana, about 53% of adults are married.
Approximately 21% of Columbiana is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
Unlike most cities, Columbiana has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Columbiana had a median family income of $44,798. The typical family in Columbiana is better off than most in Alabama. The city has a large middle class.
Political donors in Columbiana favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,725. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Columbiana has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Alabama, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Columbiana, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Columbiana to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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