Columbus County's estimated 2026 population is 49,882 with a growth rate of -0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Columbus County is the 52nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 57,997 and has seen a growth of -13.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Columbus County includes 60.16% White, 28.68% Black or African American, 3.1% Native American, 3.05% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (60.16%)
Black or African American (28.68%)
Two or more races (4.54%)
Native American (3.1%)
Other race (3.05%)
Asian (0.42%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,351 | 60.16% |
| Black or African American | 14,472 | 28.68% |
| Two or more races | 2,290 | 4.54% |
| Native American | 1,566 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 1,539 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 213 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Columbus County's average per capita income is $38,138. Household income levels show a median of $48,184. The poverty rate stands at 18.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,699 | $97,618 |
| Families | $61,797 | $79,848 |
| Households | $48,184 | $66,614 |
| Non Families | $26,316 | $39,239 |
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