Columbus County, NC
Living in Columbus County
Bikeability7
Walkability10
Commute45
Public Transit6
Affordability91
Public Safety91
Airports17
Hospitals51
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
56kPopulation-788 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black30%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$2.2k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty
29 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$89kMedian Home Value-$100 (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$442Median Monthly Rent+$95 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas23%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Columbus County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding58
Tornado27
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus County, NC
Carolina Adventist Academy
6 miles, NW
Grace Christian School
18 miles, SW
West Christian Academy
25 miles, SE
Southeastern Christian Academy
25 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus County, NC
Coastal Carolina University
39 miles, SW
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
43 miles, NW
University of North Carolina Wilmington
44 miles, E
Carolina College of Biblical Studies
57 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus County, NC
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
6 miles, NW
McLeod Loris Hospital
20 miles, SW
Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital
25 miles, N
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
27 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Columbus County, NC
Wilmington International Airport
42 miles, E
Myrtle Beach International Airport
43 miles, S
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
52 miles, N
Florence Regional Airport
62 miles, W