In 2021, West Columbia, SC had a population of 17.3k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $48,163. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of West Columbia, SC declined from 17,782 to 17,265, a −2.91% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,282 to $48,163, a 8.76% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Columbia, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.91%), White (Hispanic) (3.75%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%).
None of the households in West Columbia, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
94.2% of the residents in West Columbia, SC are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in N/A are Columbia Academy of Cosmetology (7 degrees awarded in 2017).
In 2021, the median property value in West Columbia, SC was $158,800, and the homeownership rate was 57.5%.
Most people in West Columbia, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in West Columbia, SC was 2 cars per household.