Columbus County, North Carolina

Total Population: 50,453

County Seat: Whiteville

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Median Home Value

$128,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,184

Across all households

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)59.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)28.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Two or More Races3.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native3.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.7%

65 Years and Over

20.4%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

13.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,184

Mean Household Income

$66,614

Per Capita Income

$26,755

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

22.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$128,300

Median Rent

$775/mo

Total Housing Units

23,560

Owner-Occupied

72.3%

Renter-Occupied

27.7%

Vacancy Rate

18.4%

Married Couple Households

43.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.6%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

80.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37047.