West Columbia, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

17,641

Unemployment

4.6%

Poverty

15.6%

Median Home

$142,800

Median Income

$46,623

Median Rent

$865

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West Columbia SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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West Columbia, SC Crime Report

1,326
Total Crimes

7,372.4
Total Crimes / 100k People

197.67%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	West Columbia / 100k People	South Carolina / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,326	7,372.4	3,451.6	2,476.7

Violent Crime	127	706.1	511.3	366.7
Murder	0	0.0	9.0	5.0
Robbery	28	155.7	64.0	81.6
Aggravated Assault	76	422.6	390.5	250.2
Property Crime	1,199	6,666.3	2,940.3	2,109.9
Burglary	148	822.9	533.4	340.5
Larceny	944	5,248.5	2,116.1	1,549.5
Car Theft	107	594.9	290.8	219.9

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West Columbia, SC Cost Of Living

93
West Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	West Columbia	South Carolina	National Average
Overall	93	94	100

Services	97	102	100
Groceries	104	102	100
Health	75	95	100
Housing	77	80	100
Transportation	86	90	100
Utilities	127	107	100

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West Columbia, SC Photos

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Rankings for West Columbia in South Carolina

Ranks #6 in Most Dangerous Cities In South Carolina

Ranks #26 in Worst Places To Live In South Carolina

Ranks #28 in Cheapest Places To Live In South Carolina

Map Of West Columbia, SC

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Population over time in West Columbia

Year	Population	% Change
2019	17,641	2.0%
2018	17,296	1.4%
2017	17,056	7.0%
2016	15,947	1.2%
2015	15,757	0.9%
2014	15,623	0.9%
2013	15,489	1.9%
2012	15,194	1.7%
2011	14,937	1.8%
2010	14,668	-

Race / Ethnicity in West Columbia

White

67.7% (11,943)

African American

18.4% (3,242)

American Indian

0.1% (24)

Asian

1.7% (300)

Hawaiian

0.3% (50)

Other

0.4% (69)

Two Or More

2.4% (428)

Hispanic

9.0% (1,585)

Race	West Columbia	SC	USA
White	67.7%	63.7%	60.7%
African American	18.4%	26.6%	12.3%
American Indian	0.1%	0.3%	0.7%
Asian	1.7%	1.6%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.4%	2.0%	2.4%
Hispanic	9.0%	5.7%	18.0%

Gender in West Columbia

Female

51.9% (9,160)

Male

48.1% (8,481)

Gender	West Columbia	SC	USA
Female	51.9%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	48.1%	48.5%	49.2%

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

< 9th Grade

4.0% (705)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (1,058)

High School / GED

27.0% (4,763)

Some College

23.0% (4,057)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (1,234)

Bachelor's Degree

20.0% (3,528)

Master's Degree

9.0% (1,587)

Professional Degree

2.0% (352)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (352)

Education	West Columbia	SC	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	3.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	27.0%	29.0%	27.0%
Some College	23.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	10.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	20.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For West Columbia, South Carolina

Less than $10,000

6.6% (116,475)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.1% (90,379)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.6% (239,315)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.6% (204,945)

$35,000 to $49,999

17.0% (300,204)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.2% (285,777)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.8% (243,133)

$100,000 to $149,999

9.3% (164,423)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.1% (72,770)

$200,000 or more

2.6% (46,674)

Income	West Columbia	SC	USA
Less than $10,000	6.6%	7.4%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.1%	5.1%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.6%	10.4%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.6%	10.5%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	17.0%	13.8%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.2%	18.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.8%	12.5%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	9.3%	12.7%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.1%	4.8%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	2.6%	4.6%	7.7%