Living in Columbia, SC
Columbia, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
133,273
Unemployment
6.7%
Poverty
21.8%
Median Home
$181,100
Median Income
$47,286
Median Rent
$933
Columbia SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Columbia, SC Crime Report
8,064Total Crimes
6,027.4Total Crimes / 100k People
143.36%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbia / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 8,064 | 6,027.4 | 3,451.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,037 | 775.1 | 511.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 29 | 21.7 | 9.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 220 | 164.4 | 64.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 700 | 523.2 | 390.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 7,027 | 5,252.3 | 2,940.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 916 | 684.7 | 533.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 5,216 | 3,898.6 | 2,116.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 895 | 669.0 | 290.8 | 219.9 |
Columbia, SC Cost Of Living
96Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Columbia | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 75 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 89 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 86 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 107 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 133,273 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 133,352 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 132,236 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 132,537 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 131,958 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 131,331 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 131,004 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 129,757 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 128,777 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 127,605 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbia
| Race | Columbia | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.2% | 63.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 39.4% | 26.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 5.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Columbia
| Gender | Columbia | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25
| Education | Columbia | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 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 | 12.5% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 12.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.8% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
