Columbus, NC County is a beautiful area with an estimated population of 51,474 and a population density of 58 people per square mile. This county boasts plenty of outdoor activities year-round such as fishing, hiking, and camping at the Lake Wateree State Park. There are also many restaurants, shops, and businesses to enjoy such as Grains & Grits Gastropub, Action Lawn Care & Landscaping Services LLC., Mountain Mart Country Store, and The Corner Pub Restaurant. For those interested in sports there are plenty of facilities for baseball, softball, soccer and tennis. In addition to recreational activities, Columbus has several organizations that promote education, community service projects and the arts. These include the Columbus Public Library which provides classes for adults and children alike as well as hosting local events; the National Peace Officers Association which works to protect citizens through crime prevention programs; and the Arts Council Of Columbus which organizes performances from local artists.
The population in Columbus County is 51,474. There are 55 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Columbus County is 41.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Columbus County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Columbus County
- 45.0% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 24.4% are married with children
- 21.5% have children, but are single
Race in Columbus County
- 59.5% are White
- 30.4% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 3.4% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 5.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander