Columbia County's estimated 2026 population is 171,115 with a growth rate of 1.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Columbia County is the 15th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 124,951 and has seen a growth of 36.95% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 39 years
Male: 36.6 years
There are 122,078 adults, (24,555 of whom are seniors) in Columbia County.
Female: 83,038 (51.1%)
Male: 79,396 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Columbia County includes 65.65% White, 19.03% Black or African American, 4.84% Asian, 3.39% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106,632 | 65.65% |
| Black or African American | 30,909 | 19.03% |
| Two or more races | 11,036 | 6.79% |
| Asian | 7,859 | 4.84% |
| Other race | 5,504 | 3.39% |
| Native American | 434 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.04% |
Columbia County's average per capita income is $58,654. Household income levels show a median of $95,592. The poverty rate stands at 7.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $131,739 | - |
| Families | $113,982 | $133,683 |
| Households | $95,592 | $119,651 |
| Non Families | $56,561 | $67,236 |
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