WEST COLUMBIA, SC  29172

Total Population: 9,354

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Median Home Value

$167,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,737

Across all households

Median Age

38 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)60.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)28.9%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Two or More Races3.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.5%

65 Years and Over

20.7%

Male

45.9%

Female

54.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.7%

No Health Insurance

8.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,737

Mean Household Income

$72,440

Per Capita Income

$30,097

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$167,500

Median Rent

$1,065/mo

Total Housing Units

4,216

Owner-Occupied

77.3%

Renter-Occupied

22.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Married Couple Households

46.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.8%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

92.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 29172.