Columbia County's estimated 2026 population is 171,476 with a growth rate of 1.18% 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 37.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (67.58%)
Black or African American (17.96%)
Two or more races (6.97%)
Asian (4.48%)
Other race (2.82%)
Native American (0.18%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107,888 | 67.58% |
| Black or African American | 28,671 | 17.96% |
| Two or more races | 11,119 | 6.97% |
| Asian | 7,154 | 4.48% |
| Other race | 4,508 | 2.82% |
| Native American | 293 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,242 | - |
| Families | $110,499 | $131,703 |
| Households | $96,122 | $118,347 |
| Non Families | $57,287 | $73,129 |
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