Columbus County's estimated 2026 population is 50,673 with a growth rate of 0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Columbus County is the 52nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 57,997 and has seen a growth of -12.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 41.3 years
There are 39,806 adults, (10,376 of whom are seniors) in Columbus County.
Female: 25,501 (50.9%)
Male: 24,639 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Columbus County includes 59.51% White, 28.09% Black or African American, 4.06% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,839 | 59.51% |
| Black or African American | 14,082 | 28.09% |
| Two or more races | 2,709 | 5.4% |
| Native American | 2,036 | 4.06% |
| Other race | 1,186 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 249 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.08% |
Columbus County's average per capita income is $40,005. Household income levels show a median of $49,442. The poverty rate stands at 18.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,339 | $99,062 |
| Families | $63,861 | $80,739 |
| Households | $49,442 | $67,260 |
| Non Families | $26,876 | $41,704 |
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