Columbia County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Columbia County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12023
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 023
Geography
- Land Area
- 797.38 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 801.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.221651
- Longitude
- -82.623371
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 70,170
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 54,589
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 65,600 | 93.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,574 | 6.5% |
| White | 51,035 | 72.7% |
| Black | 11,628 | 16.6% |
| Asian | 562 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 53 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 126 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 51,405 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,183 | 5.8% |
| White | 40,771 | 74.7% |
| Black | 9,448 | 17.3% |
| Asian | 505 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 605 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 121 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 71,789
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,109
- Poverty Rate
- 15.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,227
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 51,449 | 71.7% |
| Black | 11,721 | 16.3% |
| Asian | 697 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 44,489
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,351 | 27.8% |
| Republican | 22,991 | 51.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,505 | 19.1% |
| Other | 14 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,850 | 46.9% |
| Female | 23,629 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,521 | 73.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,646 | 5.9% |
| Black | 6,244 | 14.0% |
| Asian | 437 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 23,349
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 18,771 | 57.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,020 | 38.5% |
| Black | 2,128 | 34.1% |
| Asian | 194 | 44.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,004 | 52.8% |
| Female | 12,342 | 52.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,635 (26.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,443 (16.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 30,300
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $187,405
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $995
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.