Ohio

Columbiana

101,877
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Columbiana

Columbiana, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 10,878. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 101,877.

Its recorded population peaked at 113,572 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 10 percent.

On the ground today, 9 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Yellow Creek Massacre April 30 1774, Yellow Creek Massacre (Lord Dunmore's War), Morgan's Surrender at West Point (New Lisbon), and 45 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020101,877
2010107,841
2000112,075
1990108,276
1980113,572
1970108,310
1960107,004
195098,920
194090,121
193086,484
192083,131
191076,619
190068,590
189059,029
188048,602
187038,299
186032,836
185033,621
184040,378
183035,592
182022,033
181010,878
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Columbiana

Military engagements that took place in Columbiana, Ohio.

Yellow Creek Massacre April 30 1774
1774
Yellow Creek Massacre (Lord Dunmore's War)
1774
Morgan's Surrender at West Point (New Lisbon)
1863
Action at Salineville
1863
Salineville — Capture of Morgan
1863
Morgan's Raid – Capture of Morgan at Salineville
1863
Morgan's Raid: New Lisbon Ohio
1863
Morgan's Ohio Raid — Salineville
1863
Capture of Morgan at Salineville
1863

Historic places in Columbiana

National Register of Historic Places listings in Columbiana, Ohio.

Beginning Point of the U.S. Public Land Survey
East Liverpool
Harris, Franklin, Farmstead
Salem
Thompson, Cassius Clark, House
East Liverpool
Morgan, John H., Surrender Site
West Point
East Liverpool Pottery
East Liverpool
Bell, Hiram, Farmstead
Columbiana
Gaston's Mill-Lock No. 36, Sandy And Beaver Canal District
Clarkson
Carnegie Public Library
East Liverpool
Church Hill Road Covered Bridge
Lisbon
Diamond Historic District
East Liverpool
Jones-Bowman House
Columbiana
Potters Savings and Loan
East Liverpool
East Fifth Street Historic District
East Liverpool
East Liverpool Downtown Historic District
East Liverpool
South Lincoln Avenue Historic District
Salem
Burchfield Homestead
Salem
Hise, Daniel Howell, House
Salem
Hanna-Kenty House
Lisbon
Lisbon Historic District
Lisbon
Ikirt House
East Liverpool
Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge
Salem
Eckis, Nicholas, House
East Fairfield
Hostetter Inn
Lisbon
Godwin-Knowles House
East Liverpool
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Frequently asked about Columbiana

When does Columbiana first appear in the US census?
Columbiana, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 10,878.
What is the population of Columbiana?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Columbiana had a recorded population of 101,877.
When did Columbiana's population peak?
Columbiana's recorded population peaked at 113,572 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Columbiana?
9 documented military engagements took place in Columbiana, including Yellow Creek Massacre April 30 1774, Yellow Creek Massacre (Lord Dunmore's War), Morgan's Surrender at West Point (New Lisbon).
How many historic places are in Columbiana?
45 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Columbiana, Ohio.
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