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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbus County

North Carolina · 54,749 residents · 938.121 sq mi
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Columbus County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,805. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,100. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

54,749
+10%since 1990
from 49,587 in 1990
1990 – 2025
58 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 53 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+7%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
49K51K54K56K59K1990201020202024Columbus County
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,805
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,468 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,415
+58%since 1990
from $9,134 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$379
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
23.6% rent
2.4
−3%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(32,778)
Black30.6%(15,191)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(277)
Asian0%(16)
Diversity Score59.3%(29,382)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(34,380)
Black30.9%(16,901)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,269)
Asian0.2%(118)
Diversity Score58.8%(32,188)
59
−1%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.6%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus County, North Carolina?

Columbus County, North Carolina has about 54,749 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbus County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Columbus County, North Carolina earns about $26,805 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus County, North Carolina expensive?

In Columbus County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $64,100, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus County, North Carolina?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus County, North Carolina?

About 22.7% of people in Columbus County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,162 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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