Columbia County's estimated 2026 population is 75,283 with a growth rate of 0.87% 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 11.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Columbia County includes 72.82% White, 16.48% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (72.82%)
Black or African American (16.48%)
Two or more races (6.74%)
Other race (2.82%)
Asian (0.93%)
Native American (0.16%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,524 | 72.82% |
| Black or African American | 11,658 | 16.48% |
| Two or more races | 4,770 | 6.74% |
| Other race | 1,998 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 660 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 116 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Columbia County's average per capita income is $39,839. Household income levels show a median of $55,070. The poverty rate stands at 17.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,572 | - |
| Families | $67,370 | $89,392 |
| Households | $55,070 | $73,958 |
| Non Families | $31,500 | $41,699 |
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