Demographics & People — Columbia City, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,975 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,700 |
| Median Age | 37.3 |
| Total Households | 4,378 |
| Family Households | 2,499 |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1055 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,011 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 492 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 3,251 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,277 |
| Other groups | 1,443 |
| European | 915 |
| English | 779 |
| American | 749 |
| Irish | 707 |
| Italian | 287 |
| Scottish | 218 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 199 |
Language
| English Only | 8,935 |
| Spanish | 170 |
| Population 5+ | 9,300 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 605 |
| Population 18+ | 7,421 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Columbia City, Indiana.