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

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

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

Population

17,782

Unemployment

4.1%

Poverty

19.0%

Median Home

$156,200

Median Income

$44,282

Median Rent

$852

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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

1,595
Total Crimes

8,791.3
Total Crimes / 100k People

274.73%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	West Columbia / 100k People	South Carolina / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,595	8,791.3	3,251.8	2,346.0

Violent Crime	141	777.2	530.7	387.8
Murder	2	11.0	10.5	6.5
Robbery	27	148.8	59.8	73.9
Aggravated Assault	96	529.1	420.3	279.7
Property Crime	1,454	8,014.1	2,721.1	1,958.2
Burglary	121	666.9	448.0	314.2
Larceny	1,211	6,674.8	1,991.0	1,398.0
Car Theft	122	672.4	282.1	246.0

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West Columbia, SC Cost Of Living

94
West Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

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

Services	93	98	100
Groceries	104	105	100
Health	71	95	100
Housing	78	80	100
Transportation	89	94	100
Utilities	128	105	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
2020	17,782	2.8%
2019	17,296	1.4%
2018	17,056	7.0%
2017	15,947	1.2%
2016	15,757	0.9%
2015	15,623	0.9%
2014	15,489	1.9%
2013	15,194	1.7%
2012	14,937	1.8%
2011	14,668	-

Race / Ethnicity in West Columbia

White

67.4% (11,982)

African American

17.5% (3,115)

American Indian

0.6% (111)

Asian

2.3% (411)

Hawaiian

0.2% (44)

Other

0.4% (75)

Two Or More

2.0% (353)

Hispanic

9.5% (1,691)

Race	West Columbia	SC	USA
White	67.4%	63.4%	60.1%
African American	17.5%	26.3%	12.2%
American Indian	0.6%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	2.3%	1.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.0%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	9.5%	5.8%	18.2%

Gender in West Columbia

Female

53.3% (9,470)

Male

46.7% (8,312)

Gender	West Columbia	SC	USA
Female	53.3%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	46.7%	48.5%	49.2%

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

< 9th Grade

7.0% (1,244)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (1,066)

High School / GED

26.0% (4,623)

Some College

20.0% (3,556)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (1,422)

Bachelor's Degree

21.0% (3,734)

Master's Degree

8.0% (1,422)

Professional Degree

2.0% (355)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (355)

Education	West Columbia	SC	USA
< 9th Grade	7.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	26.0%	29.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	21.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	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

7.4% (132,041)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.1% (72,718)

$15,000 to $24,999

15.7% (279,817)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.9% (212,201)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.8% (298,315)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.3% (290,235)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.8% (209,650)

$100,000 to $149,999

9.3% (165,423)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.6% (64,638)

$200,000 or more

3.0% (53,156)

Income	West Columbia	SC	USA
Less than $10,000	7.4%	7.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.1%	4.8%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	15.7%	9.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.9%	10.2%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.8%	13.5%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.3%	18.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.8%	12.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	9.3%	13.4%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.6%	5.2%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.0%	5.1%	8.3%