Columbia, South Carolina

Population Data for Columbia, SC:

Population – 292470
Male – 48.20 %
Female – 51.80 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 51.54 %
Hispanic – 2.79 %
African American – 43.55 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.25 %
Asian – 2.02 %

Geographic Data for Columbia, South Carolina:

Population Density – 1,010.12 per sq. mi
Elevation – 204 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Columbia:

In Elementary School – 31,251 (35.34 %)
In High School – 16,513 (18.67 %)
In College – 30,865 (34.90 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 40,096 (22.14 %)
Associate’s Degree – 14,106 (7.79 %)
Some College, No Degree – 39,828 (21.99 %)
High School Graduate – 38,673 (21.35 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 7,722 (4.26 %)

Employment and Household Data for Columbia, SC:

Percentage of People Employed – 59.00 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.35 %
Unemployment Level – 6.45 %

Median Household Income – $34,156.42
Average Household Size – 1.99

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 36.15 %
2 Vehicles – 34.54 %
3 or more Vehicles – 13.48 %

Average Cost to Rent in Columbia - $6,001 per month