Columbia County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 162,434 | — | #425 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,592 | +27.2% | #215 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,594 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $305,300 | +8.3% | #603 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,409 | +21.2% | #308 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.7% | #277 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Columbia County has a population of 162,434, making it the #425 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Columbia County is $95,592, ranking #215 out of 3,222 counties — 27.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Columbia County is $305,300 (+8.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,409/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.
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90.7% of residents in Columbia County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.
About Columbia County, Georgia
Columbia County, Georgia has a total population of 162,434, making it the 425th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Columbia County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Columbia County is $95,592, which ranks #215 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Columbia County is $305,300, 8.3% above the national median. Renters in Columbia County pay a median gross rent of $1,409 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Columbia County, 38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Columbia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.0%).
All data for Columbia County, Georgia 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.