Columbia, SC cityscape

29209

Columbia, SC

Total Population
36,979
Median Household Income
$57,969
Median Home Value
$173,600
Median Rent
$1,202

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$57,969
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$173,600
100.4% above state median
Rent
$1,202
100% above state median
Median Age
33.3 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.

37.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 33.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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
$57,969
-22.9% 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: 2.47 people

Total Households
14,518
Family Households
37.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.1%
#2 Industry
Finance
20.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
17.5%
Total Employed Residents:7,818

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.2%
361 workers
Public Transit
1.7%
276 workers
Total Commuting Workers:16,466
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.4%
16,864 employed
Labor Force
19,108
1,458 unemployed
Median Age
33.3 years
Per Capita Income
$36,561
Poverty Rate
18.8%

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