Columbus County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,140 | — | #1,012 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,442 | -34.2% | #2,800 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,328 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $146,000 | -48.2% | #2,313 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $824 | -29.1% | #1,929 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | +44.3% | #2,473 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Columbus County has a population of 50,140, making it the #1,012 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Columbus County is $49,442, ranking #2,800 out of 3,222 counties — 34.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Columbus County is $146,000 (-48.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $824/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.1%.
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87.3% of residents in Columbus County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% below the national rate.
About Columbus County, North Carolina
Columbus County, North Carolina has a total population of 50,140, making it the 1,012th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Columbus County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Columbus County is $49,442, which ranks #2,800 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Columbus County is $146,000, 48.2% below the national median. Renters in Columbus County pay a median gross rent of $824 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Columbus County, 14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.9 min.
Columbus County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (28.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%).
All data for Columbus County, North Carolina 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.