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29170

West Columbia, SC

Total Population

21,279

Median Household Income

$69,880

Median Home Value

$172,200

Median Rent

$986

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$69,880

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$172,200

100.4% above state median

Rent

$986

100% above state median

Median Age

40.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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West Columbia, SC 29170

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor West Columbia, SC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

28.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$69,880

-7.0% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-48,274,031

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.44 people

Total Households

8,707

Family Households

46.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

25.7%

#2 Industry

Construction

19.2%

#3 Industry

Finance

17.5%

Total Employed Residents:6,328

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.6%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.8%

77 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

2 workers

Total Commuting Workers:10,190

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

95.3%

10,923 employed

Labor Force

11,530

543 unemployed

Median Age

40.6 years

Per Capita Income

$35,111

Poverty Rate

11.8%

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