Columbus County, North Carolina
Total Population: 50,453
County Seat: Whiteville
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.