Columbia County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,789 | — | #776 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,205 | -21.2% | #2,156 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,885 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $194,900 | -30.9% | #1,457 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $976 | -16.1% | #1,074 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | +32.3% | #2,244 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Columbia County has a population of 71,789, making it the #776 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Columbia County is $59,205, ranking #2,156 out of 3,222 counties — 21.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.7% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Columbia County is $194,900 (-30.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $976/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.
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87.4% of residents in Columbia County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.
About Columbia County, Florida
Columbia County, Florida has a total population of 71,789, making it the 776th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Columbia County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Columbia County is $59,205, which ranks #2,156 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Columbia County is $194,900, 30.9% below the national median. Renters in Columbia County pay a median gross rent of $976 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Columbia County, 16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.2 min.
Columbia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (16.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%).
All data for Columbia County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.