West Columbia, SC Demographics
A map of West Columbia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 11,022 | 63.3% |
Black | 2,959 | 17.0% |
Hispanic | 2,150 | 12.3% |
Multiracial | 662 | 3.8% |
Asian | 490 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 133 | 0.8% |
West Columbia, South Carolina had a population of 17,416 in 2020. It was 63.3% White, 17.0% Black, 2.8% Asian, 12.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Columbia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Columbia is the 35th 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).
West Columbia's White Population
11,022 residents of West Columbia identify as White, or 63.3%. This makes the White share of the population of West Columbia roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Columbia is ranked #223 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more White than neighboring St. Andrews (23.2% White), and Cayce (62.9% White). West Columbia is less White than neighboring Springdale (77% White), Oak Grove (69% White), and Olympia (77.8% White).
West Columbia's Black Population
2,959 residents of West Columbia identify as Black, or 17.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Columbia slightly less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Columbia is ranked #299 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more Black than neighboring Springdale (13.6% Black), Oak Grove (12.2% Black), and Olympia (9.5% Black). West Columbia is less Black than neighboring St. Andrews (64.6% Black), and Cayce (22.2% Black).
West Columbia's Asian Population
490 residents of West Columbia identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Columbia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Columbia is ranked #32 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more Asian than neighboring Springdale (1.6% Asian), Oak Grove (1.9% Asian), and Olympia (0.6% Asian). West Columbia is less Asian than neighboring Cayce (3.6% Asian).
West Columbia's Hispanic Population
2,150 residents of West Columbia identify as Hispanic, or 12.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Columbia slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Columbia is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Springdale (3.6% Hispanic), Oak Grove (11.4% Hispanic), St. Andrews (4.7% Hispanic), Olympia (6.8% Hispanic), and Cayce (6.5% Hispanic).
West Columbia's Native American/Other Population
133 residents of West Columbia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West 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, West Columbia is ranked #162 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springdale (0.7% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), St. Andrews (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cayce (0.7% Native American/Other). West Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olympia (1.1% Native American/Other).
West Columbia's Multiracial Population
662 residents of West Columbia identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Columbia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Columbia is ranked #192 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Springdale (3.5% Multiracial). West Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove (4.7% Multiracial), St. Andrews (3.9% Multiracial), Olympia (4.2% Multiracial), and Cayce (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.