Columbia, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Columbia, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
134,057
Unemployment
6.8%
Poverty
22.8%
Median Home
$186,000
Median Income
$47,416
Median Rent
$956
Columbia SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Columbia, SC Crime Report
6,889
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,227.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
122.84%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbia / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,889 | 5,227.8 | 3,251.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 991 | 752.0 | 530.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 19 | 14.4 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 206 | 156.3 | 59.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 680 | 516.0 | 420.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 5,898 | 4,475.7 | 2,721.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 728 | 552.4 | 448.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 4,536 | 3,442.2 | 1,991.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 634 | 481.1 | 282.1 | 246.0 |
Columbia, SC Cost Of Living
98
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Columbia | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 71 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 129 | 105 | 100 | |
Columbia, SC Photos
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Rankings for Columbia in South Carolina
Map Of Columbia, SC
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Population over time in Columbia
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 134,057 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 133,352 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 132,236 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 132,537 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 131,958 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 131,331 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 131,004 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 129,757 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 128,777 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 127,605 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbia
| Race | Columbia | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.9% | 63.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 39.1% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 5.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Columbia
| Gender | Columbia | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25
| Education | Columbia | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Columbia, South Carolina
| Income | Columbia | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.8% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
