Columbia, SC
Living in Columbia
Bikeability71
Walkability95
Commute97
Public Transit65
Affordability78
Public Safety16
Airports45
Hospitals41
Colleges1
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
133kPopulation+5.7k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years47%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black39%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate20%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty
17 mi Average Commute
64%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military12%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked22%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$181kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$744Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas31%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia
United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Richland County78
Property Crime in Columbia
United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Richland County88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding75
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia, SC
Mission Hope Foundation
2 miles, NW
Cardinal Newman School
3 miles, N
The Timmerman School
4 miles, W
Harmony School
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia, SC
South University-Columbia
5 miles, NW
Benedict College
7 miles, W
Allen University
7 miles, W
Columbia College
7 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia, SC
Providence Health
5 miles, NW
G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp
5 miles, NW
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
7 miles, W
Prisma Health Baptist
8 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Columbia, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
14 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
68 miles, E
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
76 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
81 miles, N