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Columbia County

State:
Florida
County Seat:
Lake City

Columbia County's estimated 2025 population is 75,449 with a growth rate of 1.61% 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 11.68% since that time.

75,449
Total Population
95
Population Density (mi²)
41
Population Rank (State)
1.2K 1.61%
Annual Population Growth

Columbia County Population

Columbia County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White51,52472.82%
Black or African American11,65816.48%
Two or more races4,7706.74%
Other race1,9982.82%
Asian6600.93%
Native American1160.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander290.04%

Columbia County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$85,572-
Families$67,370$89,392
Households$55,070$73,958
Non Families$31,500$41,699

$39,839

Average Income

$55,070

Median Household Income

17.02%

Poverty Rate