Columbia, SC Demographics
A map of Columbia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 67,238 | 49.2% |
Black | 52,038 | 38.1% |
Hispanic | 8,103 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 4,278 | 3.1% |
Asian | 4,152 | 3.0% |
Native American/Other | 823 | 0.6% |
Columbia, South Carolina had a population of 136,632 in 2020. It was 49.2% White, 38.1% Black, 3.0% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Columbia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Columbia is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Columbia's White Population
67,238 residents of Columbia identify as White, or 49.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Columbia less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Columbia is ranked #303 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more White than neighboring Woodfield (16.8% White), Dentsville (16.2% White), and Capitol View (31.9% White). Columbia is less White than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (84.6% White), and Forest Acres (73.5% White).
Columbia's Black Population
52,038 residents of Columbia identify as Black, or 38.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Columbia larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Columbia is ranked #168 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Black than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (6.5% Black), and Forest Acres (17.2% Black). Columbia is less Black than neighboring Woodfield (55.4% Black), Dentsville (68.3% Black), and Capitol View (56.7% Black).
Columbia's Asian Population
4,152 residents of Columbia identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Columbia is ranked #28 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Asian than neighboring Woodfield (2.8% Asian), Arcadia Lakes (2.8% Asian), Forest Acres (1.6% Asian), and Capitol View (1.1% Asian). Columbia is less Asian than neighboring Dentsville (3.9% Asian).
Columbia's Hispanic Population
8,103 residents of Columbia identify as Hispanic, or 5.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Columbia is ranked #150 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (2.5% Hispanic), and Forest Acres (3.6% Hispanic). Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodfield (20.6% Hispanic), Dentsville (7.8% Hispanic), and Capitol View (6.3% Hispanic).
Columbia's Native American/Other Population
823 residents of Columbia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Columbia is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Arcadia Lakes (0.7% Native American/Other), Dentsville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Capitol View (0.7% Native American/Other).
Columbia's Multiracial Population
4,278 residents of Columbia identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Columbia is ranked #282 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (2.9% Multiracial), and Dentsville (2.9% Multiracial). Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodfield (3.5% Multiracial), Forest Acres (3.6% Multiracial), and Capitol View (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.