WEST COLUMBIA, SC  29170

Total Population: 21,460

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Median Home Value

$191,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$73,470

Across all households

Median Age

39.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)65.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)17.4%
Hispanic or Latino10.2%
Two or More Races3.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.2%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

21.1%

65 Years and Over

16.2%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.4%

No Health Insurance

9.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$73,470

Mean Household Income

$86,708

Per Capita Income

$36,703

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$191,100

Median Rent

$1,026/mo

Total Housing Units

9,547

Owner-Occupied

83.2%

Renter-Occupied

16.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Married Couple Households

44.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

11.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.8%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

94.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

20.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 29170.