Columbia, SC
Richland County County · South Carolina
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Columbia based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Columbia
National Avg
South Carolina Avg
Population: 74Income: 37Home Value: 24Safety: 100Education: 38Median Age: 48Climate: 50Cost of Living: 50
Quick Stats
Population
138,019
2023 ACS
Median Income
$55,653
2023
Median Home Value
$243,500
2023
Median Rent
$1,158
2023
Median Age
28.7
Unemployment
7.6%
Cost of Living Index
100.1
100 = national avg
Columbia, SC is a city in Richland County County, South Carolina. With a population of 138,019, it is one of the communities in South Carolina. The median household income is $55,653. The median home value is $243,500, and the median rent is $1,158. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Columbia.
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