Demographics in Columbia, SC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Columbia?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

138,019

Male

68,245

49.4%

Female

69,774

50.6%

Median Age

28.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

49.9%

Black

39.5%

Hispanic

5.7%

Asian

2.7%

Two or More

5.9%

Other

1.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

26.5%

High School or Higher

37.5%

Foreign Born

5.1%

Veterans

5.5%

Married

27.3%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Columbia, SC has a population of 138,019 with a median age of 28.7. The racial makeup is 49.9% White, 5.7% Hispanic, 39.5% Black, 2.7% Asian. About 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.1%.