Columbia Population

2010–2026

612

2026 projection

0.3% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Columbia. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026612-10.16%
2025613+30.49%
202461000.00%
2023610-30.49%
2022613-30.49%
2021616+60.98%
2020610-162.56%
2019626-345.15%
2018660-294.21%
2017689-152.13%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Columbia is growing slower than Tyrrell County, North Carolina, and the U.S.

  • Tyrrell County+9.3%
  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Columbia+0.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Columbia Demographics

38.7median age

Median age

Female42.1 yrs
Male33 yrs

Adults

555
199 seniors (65+) · 36% of adults356 other adults

Sex

Female 51.4% · 390Male 48.6% · 369

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 8 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Columbia Income

$25,893median household income

Median household income

$25,893

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$22,000

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

27%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Columbia Marital Status

48% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married48%52%44%
Never married27%32%23%
Divorced11%11%12%
Widowed14%5%21%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201