Columbia, SC has 134k residents. In 2020, the population is projected to be slightly larger than in 2009; however, it is not growing significantly. The median household income is approximately $27,000 and there are about two cars per household. The median property value is about $186,000, and the homeownership rate is about 47%. In 2020, most residents in Columbia, SC drive to work alone, and the average commute time is 16.2 minutes.
Columbia, SC has a very low percentage of non-US citizens. The national average is 93%. It is estimated that less than 4% of the population is foreign-born. However, Columbia, SC is home to a large population of military personnel who served in the Gulf War. In fact, this number is 1.25 times higher than any other conflict in the history of the state.