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Columbia County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Appling

Columbia County's estimated 2025 population is 170,544 with a growth rate of 1.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Columbia County is the 15th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 124,951 and has seen a growth of 36.49% since that time.

170,544
Total Population
588
Population Density (mi²)
15
Population Rank (State)
2.7K 1.6%
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 67.58% White, 17.96% Black or African American, 4.48% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White107,88867.58%
Black or African American28,67117.96%
Two or more races11,1196.97%
Asian7,1544.48%
Other race4,5082.82%
Native American2930.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50%

Columbia County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Columbia County's average per capita income is $58,056. Household income levels show a median of $96,122. The poverty rate stands at 6.82%.

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$128,242-
Families$110,499$131,703
Households$96,122$118,347
Non Families$57,287$73,129

$58,056

Average Income

$96,122

Median Household Income

6.82%

Poverty Rate