2023 ACS Census Data · Population 159,638
Columbia County is a mid-sized county in Georgia with a population of 159,638. The median household income is $96,122, 48% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.8%, median home value is $287,400, and 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 57% above the national average.
Population
159,638
2023 estimate
Rank #429 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$96,122
Household
Rank #179 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$287,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #538 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
37.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #320 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
10.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
59% above Georgia avg·48% above national avg
Poverty Rate
61% above Georgia avg·54% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% above Georgia avg·8% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$42,457
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
59% above Georgia avg·37% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
44% above Georgia avg·43% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% above Georgia avg·8% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% above Georgia avg·7% above national avg
Housing Units
60,412
Households
52,083
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,786
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
81% above Georgia avg·57% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
9% above Georgia avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.4%
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