Columbia City PUMA, SC

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2021 Population

208,986

0.83% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ALindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

30.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

21.1%

4.95% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$48,322

1.73% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$164,500

5.45% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

103,154

0.107% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Columbia City PUMA, SC had a population of 209k people with a median age of 30.3 and a median household income of $48,322. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Columbia City PUMA, SC grew from 207,266 to 208,986, a 0.83% increase and its median household income grew from $47,499 to $48,322, a 1.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbia City PUMA, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (46.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (42.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.11%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), and White (Hispanic) (2.06%).

8.06% of the households in Columbia City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Columbia City PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Richland County (Central)--Columbia City PUMA, SC are University of South Carolina-Columbia (10,191 degrees awarded in 2021), Columbia College (217934) (463 degrees), and Columbia International University (456 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Columbia City PUMA, SC was $164,500, and the homeownership rate was 46.9%.

Most people in Columbia City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbia City PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Columbia City PUMA, SC borders West Columbia, Cayce Cities, Irmo Town & Seven Oaks PUMA, SC, Forest Acres City & Dentsville PUMA, SC, and Kershaw, Richland (South) & Calhoun Counties PUMA, SC.

United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Columbia City PUMA, SC is home to a population of 209k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.44% of Columbia City PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2021, there were 1.1 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.6k people) in Columbia City PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 88k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.49k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Columbia City PUMA, SC are Spanish (7,126 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,214 households), and German (780 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

106,082

Women

50.9%

102,307

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 208,389 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.9%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.9% of Columbia City PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Columbia City PUMA, SC was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Columbia City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbia City PUMA, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
96.6k ± 3.1k
White (Non-Hispanic)
88k ± 2.32k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.49k ± 783

5.09%

Hispanic Population

10.6k people

5.09% of the people in Columbia City PUMA, SC are hispanic (10.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Columbia City PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
1,099 ± 812 people
India
1,032 ± 787 people
Mexico
968 ± 762 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Columbia City PUMA, SC was Jamaica, the natal country of 1,099 Columbia City PUMA, SC residents, followed by India with 1,032 and Mexico with 968.

Foreign-Born Population

5.44%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

5.55%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.5k people

As of 2021, 5.44% of Columbia City PUMA, SC residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbia City PUMA, SC was 5.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Columbia City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,126 households (3.61%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,214 households (0.614%)
German
780 households (0.395%)

8.06% of the households in Columbia City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Columbia City PUMA, SC was Spanish. 3.61% of the households in Columbia City PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,121 ± 573
Vietnam
3,907 ± 481
Gulf War (1990s)
2,285 ± 374

Columbia City PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Columbia City PUMA, SC employs 103k people. The largest industries in Columbia City PUMA, SC are Restaurants & Food Services (8,258 people), U. S. Army (7,206 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,508 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified retail trade ($171,715), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($126,110), and Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($125,981).

Males in Columbia City PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,936. The income inequality in Columbia City PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,483

Women

48.9%

52,781

Men

51.1%

The workforce of Columbia City PUMA, SC in 2020 was 103,264 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Columbia City PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

103k

2021 Value

−0.107%

1 Year decline

± −0.107%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbia City PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.107%, from 103k employees to 103k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbia City PUMA, SC, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (4,959 people), Customer service representatives (3,325 people), and Cashiers (3,071 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbia City PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

103k

2021 Value

−0.107%

1 Year decline

± −0.107%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbia City PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.107%, from 103k employees to 103k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbia City PUMA, SC, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,258 people), U. S. Army (7,206 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,508 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbia City PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Columbia City PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,299

Median earning men ± $1,223

$30,119

Median earning women ± $1,233

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,282), Wholesale Trade ($48,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,350).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,711), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,528), and Wholesale Trade ($39,593).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Year-over-year N/A

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As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in South Carolina. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

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Civics

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

N/ALindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

N/ATim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Columbia City PUMA, SC awarded 12,297 degrees. The student population of Columbia City PUMA, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 18,034 male students and 25,581 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbia City PUMA, SC are White (8,253 and 70.4%), followed by Black or African American (1,980 and 16.9%), Hispanic or Latino (521 and 4.44%), and Two or More Races (375 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in Columbia City PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina-Columbia (10,191 and 82.9%), Columbia College (217934) (463 and 3.77%), and Columbia International University (456 and 3.71%).

The most popular majors in Richland County (Central)--Columbia City PUMA, SC are General Business Administration & Management (578 and 4.7%), General Finance (553 and 4.5%), and Other Public Health (492 and 4%).

The median tuition costs in Richland County (Central)--Columbia City PUMA, SC are $16,155 for private four year colleges, and $12,288 and $33,528 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Columbia City PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 43,615 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 43,615 students enrolled in Columbia City PUMA, SC, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 27,111 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
553 degree-majors awarded
Other Public Health
492 degree-majors awarded
Experimental Psychology
338 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Richland County (Central)--Columbia City PUMA, SC was General Finance with 553 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Richland County (Central)--Columbia City PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of South Carolina-Columbia
10,191 degrees awarded
Columbia College (217934)
463 degrees awarded
Columbia International University
456 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina-Columbia with 10,191 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,886 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbia City PUMA, SC, which is 0.659 times less than the 7,411 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,253 degrees mean that there were 4.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,980 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,920) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.447% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.578% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Columbia City PUMA, SC in 2021 were Some college (50.1k), High School or Equivalent (40.4k), and Bachelors Degree (32.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbia City PUMA, SC was $164,500 in 2021, which is 0.672 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $156,000 to $164,500, a 5.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbia City PUMA, SC is 46.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Columbia City PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbia City PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Columbia City PUMA, SC is $48,322. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Columbia City PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

Housing

Property

$164,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,224

$38,080

Median Property Taxes

±$1,565

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbia City PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Columbia City PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.9%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 46.9% of the housing units in Columbia City PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Columbia City PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Columbia City PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Columbia City PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,322

Median Household Income

± $1,587

81.2k

Number of Households

± 2,358

In 2021, the median household income of the 81.2k households in Columbia City PUMA, SC grew to $48,322 from the previous year's value of $47,499.

The following chart displays the households in Columbia City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.501

2021 Wage GINI in Columbia City PUMA, SC

0.496

2020 Wage GINI in Columbia City PUMA, SC

In 2021, the income inequality in Columbia City PUMA, SC was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.07% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Columbia City PUMA, SC was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Columbia City PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Columbia City PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (69.8%)
Walked (13.6%)
Carpooled (7.15%)

In 2021, 69.8% of workers in Columbia City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (13.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbia City PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Columbia City PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Columbia City PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Columbia City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Columbia City PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbia City PUMA, SC (38.2k out of 181k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbia City PUMA, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.2% of the population of Columbia City PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 7.89% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 3.68% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 31.9% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.77%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

7.89%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

3.68%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbia City PUMA, SC grew by 3.91% from 9.4% to 9.77%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Columbia City PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.