Columbus County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
50,453
Male
24,876
49.3%
Female
25,577
50.7%
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
2.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher10.7%
High School or Higher36.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
9.6%
Married
39.0%
Columbus County, NC has a population of 50,453 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 60.2% of the population. 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.2% of residents are foreign-born.