Columbus County's estimated 2025 population is 50,213 with a growth rate of 0.09% 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 -13.42% 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
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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