Columbia Heights, Lexington, KY Demographics
What is the population of Columbia Heights?
There are 299 residents in Columbia Heights, with a median age of 31. Of this, 48.83% are males and 51.17% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.97% of the resident pool in Columbia Heights, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.01%. Additionally, 5.02% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 223 people in Columbia Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 299 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 146 | 0.0% |
| Female Population | 153 | -0.7% |
Male Population 48.83%
Female Population 51.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 31 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 272 | 0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12 | 0.0% |
| Not Citizen | 15 | -6.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.97%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.01%
Not Citizen 5.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 41 | -8.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 15 | 7.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 16 | 6.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 223 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.67%
Moved from Same County 13.8%
Moved from Same State 5.05%
Moved from Different State 5.39%
Same House as Last Year 75.08%
What are the employment statistics in Columbia Heights?
White-collar workers make up 87.5% of the working population in Columbia Heights, while blue-collar employees account for 12.5%. There are also 16 entrepreneurs in Columbia Heights (10.53% of the workforce); 87 workers employed in private companies (57.24%); and 33 people working in governmental institutions (21.71%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 133 | -2.9% |
| Blue Collar | 19 | 0.0% |
White Collar 87.5%
Blue Collar 12.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 16 | -5.9% |
| Private Companies | 87 | -4.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 33 | 6.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 16 | -5.9% |
Self Employees 10.53%
Private Companies 57.24%
Governmental Workers 21.71%
Not for Profit Companies 10.53%
How many households are there in Columbia Heights?
There are a total of 139 households in Columbia Heights, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 44.6% of these Columbia Heights households, while non-family units account for the remaining 55.4%. Additionally, 17.27% of households have children and 82.01% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 139 | 2.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 62 | 0.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 77 | 4.0% |
Family Households 44.6%
Non-Family Households 55.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 24 | -4.0% |
| Households without Children | 114 | 2.7% |
Households with Children 17.27%
Households without Children 82.01%
What are the median and average incomes in Columbia Heights?
The average annual household income in Columbia Heights is $112,489, while the median household income sits at $49,199 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $56,214, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $87,124. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $24,106 and $54,032, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $112,489 | 6.4% |
| Median Household Income | $49,199 | 3.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 229 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Columbia Heights?
There are 153 housing units in Columbia Heights, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 139 occupied housing units in Columbia Heights, 51.08% are owner-occupied, while 48.2% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.75% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $323,250. In general, housing costs reach $1,038 per month in Columbia Heights.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 153 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 31 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 21 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 25 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 24 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 8 | 33.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 139 | 2.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71 | 2.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $67 | 1.5% |
Owner Occupied 51.08%
Renter Occupied 48.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 41 | -2.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 30 | 11.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $323,250 | 15.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $253,050 | -0.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,038 | 10.0% |
With Mortgage 57.75%
Without Mortgage 42.25%
What is the level of education in Columbia Heights?
Approximately 20.61% of the population in Columbia Heights holds a high school degree (that's 47 residents), while 16.23% have attained a college certificate (37 locals) and 31.14% have a bachelor's degree (71 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6 | 20.0% |
| Some High School | 47 | 6.8% |
| Some College | 37 | -11.9% |
| Associate Degree | 12 | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 71 | 2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 0.0% |
No High School 2.63%
Some High School 20.61%
Some College 16.23%
Associate Degree 5.26%
Bachelor's Degree 31.14%
Graduate Degree 24.12%
What is the marital status of Columbia Heights residents?
A total of 120 people in Columbia Heights have never been married (which represents 45.11% of the total population), while 106 of them are wedded (39.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3 (1.13%) and 24 (9.02%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 120 | 0.0% |
| Married | 106 | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3 | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 13 | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 24 | 24.0% |
Never Married 45.11%
Married 39.85%
Separated 1.13%
Widowed 4.89%
Divorced 9.02%
What are the most common means of transportation in Columbia Heights?
The top three means of transportation people in Columbia Heights use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 114 residents commute by car, 10 prefer going to work by walking and 3 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 114 | -4.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3 | 50.0% |
| Bicycle | 2 | -33.3% |
| Walk | 10 | 0.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.