Columbus County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Columbus County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37047
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 938.20 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 955.07 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.261602
- Longitude
- -78.639308
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 48,951
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 38,811
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 47,105 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,845 | 3.8% |
| White | 29,600 | 60.5% |
| Black | 14,083 | 28.8% |
| Asian | 175 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,534 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 179 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 37,913 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 901 | 2.3% |
| White | 24,239 | 62.5% |
| Black | 11,793 | 30.4% |
| Asian | 181 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,808 | 4.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 161 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 50,140
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,820
- Poverty Rate
- 17.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,710
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,839 | 59.5% |
| Black | 14,082 | 28.1% |
| Asian | 249 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 34,737
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 14,087 | 40.6% |
| Republican | 9,987 | 28.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 10,562 | 30.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,924 | 45.8% |
| Female | 18,782 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,126 | 60.8% |
| Hispanic | 887 | 2.6% |
| Black | 10,425 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 190 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 18,919
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,375 | 58.6% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 26.5% |
| Black | 5,208 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 106 | 55.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,564 | 53.8% |
| Female | 10,351 | 55.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,122 (31.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,188 (14.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 23,563
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $150,216
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $857
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.5%
- Work From Home
- 5.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.