Columbia, SC

Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile

Population 610,536
Median Household Income $55,529
Median Home Value $264,010
Median Age 28.6 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Complete Census & Social Dataset

93 Total Metrics

General Demographics

City Alt N/A
County Fips All 45079|45063
County Name All Richland|Lexington
Source shape
Military 0
Incorporated 1.0%
Cdp 0
Township 0
Male 49.20
Female 50.80
County Slug richland
City Slug columbia

Regional & Admin

Population 610,536
Population Proper 139,643
Density 389.30
Ranking 2
Cbsa Fips 17,900
Cbsa Name Columbia, SC
Cbsa Metro 1
Csa Fips 192
Csa Name Columbia-Sumter-Orangeburg, SC

Age & Demographics

Age Median 28.6%
Age Under 10 9.5%
Age 10 To 19 16.8%
Age 20s 25.9%
Age 30s 13.9%
Age 40s 9.4%
Age 50s 8.7%
Age 60s 8.4%
Age 70s 5.1%
Age Over 80 2.2%
Age Over 65 11.5%
Age 18 To 24 26.0%
Age Over 18 83.0%

Household & Family

Married 29.1%
Divorced 10.5%
Never Married 56.5%
Widowed 3.9%
Family Size 2.99

Income & Economy

Family Dual Income $49
Income Household Median $55,529
Income Household Under 5 $7
Income Household 5 To 10 $4
Income Household 10 To 15 $5
Income Household 15 To 20 $4
Income Household 20 To 25 $5
Income Household 25 To 35 $8
Income Household 35 To 50 $12
Income Household 50 To 75 $16
Income Household 75 To 100 $10
Income Household 100 To 150 $11
Income Household 150 Over $17
Income Household Six Figure $28
Income Individual Median $29,546
Labor Force Participation 64.7%
Unemployment Rate 7.5%
Poverty 24.0%
Commute Time 17.70

Housing & Property

Home Ownership 45.50
Housing Units 53,076
Home Value $264,010
Rent Median $1,204
Rent Burden $40

Education

Education Less Highschool 8.8%
Education Highschool 19.7%
Education Some College 25.6%
Education Bachelors 24.4%
Education Graduate 21.5%
Education College Or Above 45.9%
Education Stem Degree 45.1%

Race & Origin

Race White 46.9%
Race Black 40.6%
Race Asian 3.3%
Race Native 0.2%
Race Pacific 0.2%
Race Other 2.1%
Race Multiple 6.7%
Hispanic 6.2%

Social & Health

Disabled 12.3%
Limited English 1.7%
Health Uninsured 7.7%
Veteran 7.1%

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$29,546
Labor Force Participation64.7%
Unemployment Rate7.5%
Poverty Rate24.0%
Average Commute Time17.7 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Homeownership Rate45.5%
Median Rent$1,204
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)39.6%
Total Housing Units53,076
Uninsured Rate7.7%

Additional Census & Social Profile

Household & Marital

Avg Family Size2.99
Dual Income Families48.8%
Married29.1%
Never Married56.5%
Divorced10.5%
Widowed3.9%

Social & Education

College Degree or Higher45.9%
STEM Degree Holders45.1%
Veterans7.1%
Disabled Population12.3%
Limited English Proficiency1.7%

Regional Classifications

Metro Area (CBSA)Columbia, SC
Combined Area (CSA)Columbia-Sumter-Orangeburg, SC
Population Density389.3/sq mi
National Rank#2

ZIP Codes in Columbia

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
29203 40,653 $46,054 $135,709
29210 39,962 $50,871 $191,578
29209 38,041 $58,772 $206,613
29212 27,657 $77,142 $247,064
29201 24,605 $32,297 $257,813
29205 22,223 $64,231 $343,073
29206 19,759 $91,847 $358,547
29204 18,159 $50,189 $198,868
29207 8,012 N/A N/A
29208 2,445 N/A N/A
29225 443 N/A N/A
29202 N/A N/A N/A
29214 N/A N/A N/A
29215 N/A N/A N/A
29216 N/A N/A N/A
29217 N/A N/A N/A
29218 N/A N/A N/A
29220 N/A N/A N/A
29224 N/A N/A N/A
29226 N/A N/A N/A
29240 N/A N/A N/A
29250 N/A N/A N/A