North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,140 (100%) |
| Population Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 57 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,442 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,773 |
| Median Home Value | $146,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,563 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,252 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,796 (24.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,515 (14.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 20,048 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Family Households | 12,681 (63.3%) |
The table below compares Columbus County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 52 | 49th |
| Population Density | # 81 | 20th |
| Median Household Income | # 88 | 13th |
| Per Capita Income | # 91 | 10th |
| Diversity Index | # 34 | 67th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
