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Columbia Demographics

Education

High School

41%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

3%

Master's

3%

Doctorate

38%

Family Size

2 people

42%

3 people

16%

4 people

15%

5 people

15%

6+ people

12%

Household Income

0-50k

77%

50-100k

21%

100-150k

2%

150-200k

0%

200k+

0%

Age

0-10

17%

10-20

14%

20-45

24%

45-65

24%

65+

21%

Getting Around Columbia

Columbia Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

57%

15-30 Mins

15%

30-40 Mins

0%

40-60 Mins

15%

60+ Mins

13%

Columbia Education

Schools

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Living in Columbia, NC

Columbia is a small town in North Carolina with a population of just over 1,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (23%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 44, is older than most cities in North Carolina. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 66% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $705 a month, which is $226 per month less than the state average.

Nine percent of the population in Columbia works in retail, making it the most common industry. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 5% of residents work in transportation, making it the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of about $30K, Columbia workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in North Carolina. Columbia's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Columbia has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or equivalent (25%). Further, 2% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Columbia residents have an average commute of about 31 minutes, slower than the state average of about 25 minutes. Driving is the prevailing means of commuting to work, chosen by 30% of residents, while public transit is not used. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number surpasses the national average.