Columbia is a town located in Tyrrell County North Carolina. Columbia has a 2024 population of 600. Columbia is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 606 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbia is $32,540 with a poverty rate of 39.46%. The median age in Columbia is 33.7 years: 23.9 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 243 | 43.39% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 26.43% |
| Other race | 136 | 24.29% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 5.89% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 226 | 2.45 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Non Family | 90 | 1.04 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Married | 60 | 3.63 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 52 | 2.79 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Male | 24 | 4.04 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
42.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 13.06% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 2.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 6.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 4.45% |
| High School Graduate | 95 | 28.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 17.21% |
| Some College | 92 | 27.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 146 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 32 | 7 |
| Black | 87 | 54 | 6 |
| Other Race | 53 | 31 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,000 | $0 | $43,250 |
| High School Graduate | $13,625 | $0 | $13,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,750 | $21,250 | $16,058 |
| Overall | $17,375 | $21,845 | $13,100 |
| Some College | $20,571 | $21,728 | $4,150 |
$17,375
Average Earnings
$21,845
Average Male
$13,100
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.2% of Columbia residents speak only English, while 35.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 148 | 105 | 70.95% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 83 | 39.15% |
| White | 189 | 33 | 17.46% |
| Other | 136 | 25 | 18.38% |
| Multiple | 33 | 17 | 51.52% |
39.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.51%
Male Poverty Rate
36.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Black, with 70.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia is White, with 17.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 29.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.92% |
| High School | 38.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.05% |
| Some College | 7.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 31.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,000 | $39,742 |
| Households | $19,551 | $32,540 |
| Married Families | $63,300 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,845 | $17,843 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
22
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 6.01% |
| Black | 6 | 6.25% |
| Other Race | 5 | 9.26% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.14%
Born in Columbia
83.75%
Native Born
16.25%
Foreign Born
16.25%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
83.75% of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 72.14% having been born in North Carolina. 16.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 593 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 595 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 596 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 597 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 599 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 600 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 602 | -4 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 606 | -4 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 610 | 4 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 606 | -154 | -20.26% |
| 2019 | 760 | -20 | -2.56% |
| 2018 | 780 | -14 | -1.76% |
| 2017 | 794 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 794 | -10 | -1.24% |
| 2015 | 804 | -14 | -1.71% |
| 2014 | 818 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 819 | -5 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 824 | -15 | -1.79% |
| 2011 | 839 | -17 | -1.99% |
| 2010 | 856 | 0 | 0% |