2025 Compare Cities People:
Columbia, IL vs Alpharetta, GA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Alpharetta is 0% more densely populated than Columbia.
- People are 2.3% less likely to be married in Alpharetta.
- The Median Age is 1.0 years older in Alpharetta.
 Columbia, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock65,187329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 space3
 Population - 20109,725  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock34,854285,036,114
 Population - 19905,524  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock94.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now92.4%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock2,423.493.4
 Land Area10.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Columbia, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Columbia, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 White95.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Columbia, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Married Population63.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock61.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock37.5%50.2%
 Never Married21.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.752.60
 Households4,239  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17,76980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,137  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Columbia    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I actually live in the next town over, but work full-time in Columbia, and it's a really nice town. It is the walking-est city I have ever seen; people enjoy riding  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Columbia,Illinois has to be the most stuck up and unfriendly little one horse town i've ever lived in . People here feel that if you weren't born and raised here  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Columbia, Illinois is located at the northern tip of Monroe County in Southwestern Illinois only about 12 miles from downtown St. Louis. 20 miles from Scott Air Force  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Columbia

Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Alpharetta


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.