Columbia County's estimated 2026 population is 74,467 with a growth rate of 0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Columbia County is the 41st largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 67,558 and has seen a growth of 10.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 42.8 years
Male: 38.9 years
There are 55,882 adults, (14,552 of whom are seniors) in Columbia County.
Female: 34,672 (48.3%)
Male: 37,117 (51.7%)
The racial composition of Columbia County includes 71.67% White, 16.33% Black or African American, 3.31% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,449 | 71.67% |
| Black or African American | 11,721 | 16.33% |
| Two or more races | 5,400 | 7.52% |
| Other race | 2,373 | 3.31% |
| Asian | 697 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 121 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.04% |
Columbia County's average per capita income is $41,906. Household income levels show a median of $59,205. The poverty rate stands at 16.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,796 | - |
| Families | $71,047 | $92,530 |
| Households | $59,205 | $77,718 |
| Non Families | $33,941 | $43,823 |
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