Columbia County Summary

Life in Columbia County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Columbia County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Columbia County:

  • The population in Columbia County is 156,921.

  • The median home value in Columbia County is $303,923.

  • The median income in Columbia County is $92,571.

  • The median rent in Columbia County is $1,295.

  • The unemployment rate in Columbia County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Columbia County is 7.2%.

  • The average high in Columbia County is 80.6° and there are 108.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Columbia County

List Of Cities & Towns in Columbia County

Evans, GA Population 37,456

Martinez, GA Population 33,773

Grovetown, GA Population 16,049

Harlem, GA Population 3,682

Appling, GA Population 701

Map Of Columbia County

Columbia County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Columbia County is 80.6°.

  • There are 83.64 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 108.6 inches of rain each year with 0.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:32 hours of sun each day in Columbia County.

StatColumbia County
Mean High80.6
Nice Days83.64
Rainfall108.6
Snowfall0.5
Sunny_hours5:32
80.6°
Average High
108.6
Inches of Rain

Columbia County Photos

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Columbia County Demographics

Population over time in Columbia County

The current population in Columbia County is 156,921. The population has increased 2.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 154,274 0.0%
2021 154,257 2.4%
2020 150,705 -

Gender in Columbia County

  • Columbia County is 51.0% female with 79,979 female residents.

  • Columbia County is 49.0% male with 76,942 male residents.

Female
51.0% (79,979)
Male
49.0% (76,942)
Gender Columbia County GA USA
Female 51.0% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Columbia County

Columbia County is:

  • 65.6% White with 102,875 White residents.

  • 16.9% African American with 26,446 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.

  • 4.2% Asian with 6,628 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.0% Other with 1,498 Other residents.

  • 5.1% Two Or More with 7,946 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.3% Hispanic with 11,504 Hispanic residents.

White
65.6% (102,875)
African American
16.9% (26,446)
American Indian
0.0% (24)
Asian
4.2% (6,628)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
1.0% (1,498)
Two Or More
5.1% (7,946)
Hispanic
7.3% (11,504)

Table: Columbia County By Race

Race Columbia County GA USA
White 65.6% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 16.9% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 4.2% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 1.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.1% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.3% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Columbia County, Georgia

  • 3.2% of households in Columbia County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.8% of households in Columbia County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Columbia County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Columbia County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Columbia County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Columbia County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Columbia County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Columbia County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Columbia County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Columbia County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (4,981)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.8% (2,749)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (8,661)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.8% (9,056)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.6% (11,965)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (26,295)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (20,405)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.7% (32,527)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.1% (19,019)
$200,000 or more
13.5% (21,257)
Income Columbia County GA USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.8% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.8% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.6% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.7% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.1% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.5% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Columbia County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Columbia County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Columbia County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Columbia County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Columbia County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Columbia County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Columbia County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Columbia County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Columbia County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (3,138)
9-12th Grade
5% (7,846)
High School / GED
23% (36,091)
Some College
20% (31,384)
Associate's Degree
12% (18,830)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (34,522)
Master's Degree
10% (15,692)
Professional Degree
3% (4,707)
Doctorate Degree
3% (4,707)
Education Columbia County GA USA
< 9th Grade 1% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 23% 27% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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