Columbia is a town located in Houston County, in the state of Alabama (AL), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 3.9 square miles (10.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 223 ft. With a population of approximately 804 residents, Columbia offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 46.77% males and 53.23% females, and it has a population density of 206.15 people per square mile (79.60/km²). Columbia lies at a latitude of 31.29 and a longitude of -85.11, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (16.5%), followed by English (4.7%), German (3.6%), and Scotch-Irish (1.7%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 36319.