Columbia County, Georgia
Columbia County is home to 162,434 people. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $95,592.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 162,434 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $95,592 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 7.5% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 10.5% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 3.2% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 9.3% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $305,300 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,409 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.7% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 7.3% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.9 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Lincoln County
- McDuffie County
- Richmond County
- Edgefield County, South Carolina
- McCormick County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.