Centrally located minutes from I-65 and US Hwy 280, Columbiana is a charming community with a small-town feel and easy access to suburban amenities. With renewed interest in new housing, and the arts and entertainment options at Old Mill Square – black box theater, EBSCO art gallery, and Grande Hall – Columbiana is proving itself an entertainment destination for central Alabama with wine and dining options a short walk away.
Columbiana by the Numbers
9.5%
Population Increase Since 2020
4,886
City Population
$68,566
Median Household Income
$58,167
Median Disposable Income
6,769
City Daytime Population
17%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Source: ESRI
Columbiana: The Natural Choice
Historic or new, living Columbiana has homes to suit the needs and budgets of new homeowners, growing families, and empty-nesters!
Columbiana Main Street is a designated organization dedicating resources for downtown revitalization efforts turning vacancies into small business venues for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Downtown Columbiana’s architecture and hospitality provide a stunning background to year-round festivals and Friday nights, while American Idol winners to Sean of the South perform at the nearby black box theater at Old Mill Square.
Columbiana serves nearby Coosa River and Lay Lake as the lake town to 1000s of acres of waterfront on Shelby County’s eastern edge.
Whether you prefer urban parks like Old Mill Square or a nature-lover seeking hiking trails and birdwatching at Beeswax Creek Park, the Columbiana area has something for you!
Columbiana is the county seat for Shelby County and home to the Shelby County Board of Education.
Use the link below to search all available office and industrial properties in Columbiana using an interactive map developed through the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA).
