Census Bureau data for West Columbia city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — West Columbia city
- What is the median household income in West Columbia city?
- The median household income in West Columbia city is $41,985 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in West Columbia city?
- The poverty rate in West Columbia city is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West Columbia city?
- $138,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West Columbia city?
- The median gross rent in West Columbia city is $1,011 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West Columbia city residents have a college degree?
- 16.6% of adults in West Columbia city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,631
Median Income
$41,985
Median Home Value
$138,200
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.6%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-26,666 (-38.8%)
Home Value:
+$30,700 (+28.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.2 pp (+140%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.4 pp (+9.2%)
Unemployment:
-9.4 pp (-78.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,631
Median Age
36.0
Female
57.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 44.8%
Black 19.6%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 12.8%
Other 7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$41,985
±$33,995
-$34,307 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$70,139
Median Family Income
$61,771
Poverty Rate
7.2%
-3.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
7.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
44.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.2%
$15–25k
13.7%
$25–35k
10.8%
$35–50k
23.5%
$50–75k
8.9%
$75–100k
10.3%
$100–150k
21.9%
$150–200k
6.0%
$200k+
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,470
Owner-Occupied
63.5%
Renter-Occupied
36.5%
Vacancy Rate
2.9%
Median Home Value
$138,200
-$122,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,011
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
21.6%
$50–100k
15.2%
$100–200k
16.0%
$200–300k
25.3%
$300–500k
1.3%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.6%
$500–1k
29.7%
$1–1.5k
19.6%
$1.5–2k
4.6%
$2–2.5k
24.4%
$2.5–3.5k
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.3%
1 vehicle
42.2%
2 vehicles
49.3%
3+
6.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.3%
Single-fam. att.
12.9%
2–4 units
4.1%
5–19 units
1.3%
20+ units
6.4%
Mobile home
1.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.7%
1940–1969
2.4%
1970–1999
27.7%
2000–2009
4.7%
2010+
17.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.6%
-16.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.5%
Some College / Associate
28.9%
Less Than High School
5.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
-2.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.5%
Self-Employed
3.5%
Government Workers
9.4%
Private For-Profit
87.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.6%
Arts/Entmt.
19.2%
Manufacturing
16.9%
Retail
8.6%
Construction
6.1%
Prof. Services
5.7%
Transportation
4.4%
Public Admin
3.5%
Finance
1.6%
Agriculture
1.0%
Occupation
Sales
27.6%
Food Prep
24.8%
Management
22.3%
Production
13.1%
Construction
12.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.4 min
Drove Alone
87.6%
Carpool
4.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.5%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,427
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
45.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.1%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
7.1%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
9.7%
25–34
14.4%
35–44
8.3%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
11.6%
65–74
3.9%
75–84
11.8%
85+
3.1%
Under 18: 21.3%
Working age (18–64): 78.7%
65 and over: 16.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.4%
Naturalized Citizen
37.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
10.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
78.5%
Asia
13.8%
Europe
7.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.7%
With a Disability
32.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
82.4%
Uninsured
17.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.9%
Has a Computer
92.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023