Columbia, SC cityscape

29205

Columbia, SC

Total Population
22,861
Median Household Income
$59,549
Median Home Value
$305,400
Median Rent
$1,026

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$59,549
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$305,400
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,026
100% above state median
Median Age
29.5 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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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Columbia, SC

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

High education levels with 65.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 29.5 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.9%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 18.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$59,549
-20.8% 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: 2.05 people

Total Households
10,736
Family Households
30.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
34.5%
#2 Industry
Education
27.3%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
11.8%
Total Employed Residents:6,012

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
5.3%
571 workers
Public Transit
1.5%
158 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,814
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.1%
12,303 employed
Labor Force
12,990
511 unemployed
Median Age
29.5 years
Per Capita Income
$52,448
Poverty Rate
18.8%

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