Columbia Furnace: Demographics & People
307 people call Columbia Furnace home, in 145 households. Median age 43.4 years. (0.5y older than Shenandoah County; 5.6y older than Virginia). Population is 52% White (non-Hispanic) and 18% Hispanic or Latino. 28% of households are family-led.
- 2.1 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 72% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 102 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 307; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 44,186 people |
|---|---|
| Population | 307 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Age Distribution
Median age 43.4y is 4.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 307 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 108 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 38.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 114.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 47 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 35.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 12.4% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 37.1% |
| Median age | 43.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 307 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Black population | 11.7% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
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| Hispanic or Latino population | 17.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 51.8% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Households & Family Composition
145 households. 28% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 41 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Households that are families | 28.3% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 145 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |