Columbia County, FL

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Population

68,484

0.419% growth

Median Age

40.7


Median Household Income

$43,504

1.53% growth

Poverty Rate

16.8%


Number of Employees

25,911

2.45% growth

Median Property Value

$112,500

7.04% growth

About

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Columbia County, FL had a population of 68.5k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $43,504. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Columbia County, FL grew from 68,198 to 68,484, a 0.419% increase and its median household income grew from $42,848 to $43,504, a 1.53% increase.

The population of Columbia County, FL is 73.1% White Alone, 17.6% Black or African American Alone, and 5.81% Hispanic or Latino. 7.55% of the people in Columbia County, FL speak a non-English language, and 98.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbia County, FL are Florida Gateway College (851 degrees awarded in 2016).

The median property value in Columbia County, FL is $112,500, and the homeownership rate is 73%. Most people in Columbia County, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbia County, FL is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Columbia County, FL employs 25.9k people. The largest industries in Columbia County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,495 people), Retail Trade (3,735 people), and Public Administration (2,441 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,486), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,260), and Finance & Insurance ($44,286).

Median household income in Columbia County, FL is $43,504. Males in Columbia County, FL have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,078. The income inequality in Columbia County, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,504

2017 value

± $2,151

1.53%

1 Year Growth

± 7.25%

Households in Columbia County, FL have a median annual income of $43,504, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $42,848 in 2016, which represents a 1.53% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,931

Average Male Salary

± $842

$44,078

Average Female Salary

± $574

In 2017, full-time male employees in Columbia County, FL made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Columbia County, FL by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $54,227 ± $3,227

  2. Alaska Native

    $50,175 ± $47,169

  3. White

    $47,927 ± $556

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Columbia County, FL workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Columbia County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.259% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 1102.01

  2. Census Tract 1107

  3. Census Tract 1109.03

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Columbia County, FL was Census Tract 1102.01 with a value of $51,472, followed by Census Tract 1107 and Census Tract 1109.03, with respective values of $49,643 and $46,402.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Columbia County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbia County, FL (10.6k out of 63.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    6,760 ± 643

  2. Black

    3,106 ± 433

  3. Hispanic

    1,058 ± 254

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbia County, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

25.9k

2017 Value

± 1,206

2.45%

1 Year growth

± 6.51%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Columbia County, FL grew at a rate of 2.45%, from 25.3k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbia County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,576 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,902 people), and Management Occupations (2,029 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbia County, FL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Columbia County, FL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,576 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,902 people), and Management Occupations (2,029 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Columbia County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (4.19 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (2.07 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.77 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Columbia County, FL, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($74,175), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($60,404), and Management Occupations ($54,986).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.9k

2017 Value

± 1,206

2.45%

1 Year growth

± 6.51%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Columbia County, FL grew at a rate of 2.45%, from 25.3k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbia County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,495 people), Retail Trade (3,735 people), and Public Administration (2,441 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbia County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Columbia County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Columbia County, FL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,495 people), Retail Trade (3,735 people), and Public Administration (2,441 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Columbia County, FL has an unusually high number of Public Administration (2.02 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.42 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.31 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Columbia County, FL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($73,486), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,260), and Finance & Insurance ($44,286).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $57.1B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $44.9B

  3. Gasoline

    $41.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $57.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals with $44.9B and Gasoline and $41.8B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$457B

2015 Value

$714B

Projected 2045 Value

56.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound Florida trade was $457B. This is expected to increase 56.2% to $714B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Georgia

    $17.7B

  2. Texas

    $15.1B

  3. California

    $10.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $17.7B, followed by Texas with $15.1B and California and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

86.7% of the population of Columbia County, FL has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 3.82% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Columbia County, FL was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Columbia County, FL see 2136 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.8% decrease from the previous year (2423 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1925 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 679 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.9%). Additionally, Liberty County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,136 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Columbia County, FL see an average of 2,136 patients per year. This represents a 11.8% decrease from the previous year (2,423 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Columbia County, FL in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

13.3%

Uninsured

35%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

3.82%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbia County, FL declined by 7.89% from 14.5% to 13.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Columbia County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gadsden County

    16.9% prevalence

  2. Madison County

    15.8% prevalence

  3. Taylor County

    15.5% prevalence

Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Florida, at 16.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Florida by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Columbia County, FL is home to a population of 68.5k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.6% of Columbia County, FL residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Columbia County, FL is composed of 50k White Alone residents (73.1%), 12.1k Black or African American Alone residents (17.6%), 3.98k Hispanic or Latino residents (5.81%), 1.6k Two or More Races residents (2.34%), 640 Asian Alone residents (0.935%), 111 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.162%), 35 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0511%), and 21 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0307%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Columbia County, FL are Spanish or Spanish Creole (2,831 speakers), French Creole (302 speakers), and Tagalog (287 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

40

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

49

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Columbia County, FL was 40.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Columbia County, FL are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Columbia County, FL residents was 41.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.6%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

3.63%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 3.6% of Columbia County, FL residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbia County, FL was 3.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Cuba

    951,787 ± 23,383 people

  2. Haiti

    321,904 ± 13,819 people

  3. Mexico

    272,262 ± 12,724 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Columbia County, FL was Cuba, the natal country of 951,787 Columbia County, FL residents, followed by Haiti with 321,904 and Mexico with 272,262.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2017 Citizenship

98.2%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.4% of Columbia County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Columbia County, FL was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    50k ± 26

  2. Black or African American Alone

    12.1k ± 319

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    3.98k ± 400

In 2017, there were 4.15 times more White Alone residents (50k people) in Columbia County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Black or African American Alone and 3.98k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Columbia County, FL as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    2,831 speakers (4.44%)

  2. French Creole

    302 speakers (0.473%)

  3. Tagalog

    287 speakers (0.45%)

7.55% of Columbia County, FL citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Columbia County, FL was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 4.44% of the overall population of Columbia County, FL are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.473% speak French Creole and 0.45% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    2,650 ± 333

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,240 ± 214

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,178 ± 291

Columbia County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Columbia County, FL awarded 851 degrees. The student population of Columbia County, FL is skewed towards women, with 1,130 male students and 2,067 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbia County, FL are White (685 and 80.6%), followed by Black or African American (87 and 10.2%), Hispanic or Latino (44 and 5.18%), and Two or More Races (15 and 1.76%).

The largest universities in Columbia County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida Gateway College (851 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Columbia County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (275 and 32.3%), Registered Nursing (115 and 13.5%), and Corrections (77 and 9.05%).

The median tuition costs in Columbia County, FL are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $2,369 and $9,743 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    275 degrees awarded

  2. Registered Nursing

    102 degrees awarded

  3. Physical Therapy Technician

    16 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Columbia County, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 275 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Columbia County, FL according to their major.

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Universities

Florida Gateway College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

851 degrees awarded

$2,369

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Columbia County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida Gateway College with 851 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

335

Degrees Awarded to Men

516

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 335 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbia County, FL, which is 0.649 times less than the 516 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    685 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    87 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    44 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Columbia County, FL were to White students. These 685 degrees mean that there were 7.87 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 87 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbia County, FL was $112,500 in 2017, which is 0.517 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $105,100 to $112,500, a 7.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbia County, FL is 73%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Columbia County, FL have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Columbia County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$43,504

Median Household Income

± $2,151

24.7k

Number of Households

± 1,110

In 2017, the median household income of the 24.7k households in Columbia County, FL grew to $43,504 from the previous year's value of $42,848.

The following chart displays the households in Columbia County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$112,500

2017 Median

± $4,852

$105,100

2016 Median

± $5,156

In 2017, the median property value in Columbia County, FL grew to to $112,500 from the previous year's value of $105,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Columbia County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbia County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Columbia County, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbia County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

73%

2017 Homeownership

72.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 73% of the housing units in Columbia County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Columbia County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Columbia County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Columbia County, FL have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbia County, FL have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.97% of the workforce in Columbia County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    83.7%

  2. Carpooled

    10.6%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.72%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Columbia County, FL was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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