This was 17.1 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 514.
86 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Columbia for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 62 | 14 |
| Regular high school diploma | 162 | 36.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 99 | 22.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 8 | 1.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 48 | 10.9 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 2.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 33 | 7.5 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 2.3 |
| Professional school degree | 7 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 1 | 0.2 |
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