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Columbia

North Carolina · 891 residents · 1.228 sq mi
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Columbia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,600. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
891
+9%since 2000
from 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
726 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 667 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+10%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4416127849551K1990201020202024Columbia
2024759
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,667
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,588 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,827
+5%since 2000
from $12,216 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+95%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(312)
Black52%(426)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(60)
Asian1.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.2%(583)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(327)
Black43.1%(384)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(145)
Asian3.3%(29)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score80.9%(721)
Diversity Score
81
+14%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
−6%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
28.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.8%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
62.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, North Carolina?

Columbia, North Carolina has about 891 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia, North Carolina?

The typical household in Columbia, North Carolina earns about $24,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia, North Carolina expensive?

In Columbia, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $103,600, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, North Carolina?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia, North Carolina?

About 31.7% of people in Columbia, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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