Columbia, SC Metro Area is a vibrant and diverse area with a population of 825,823 and a population density of 228.86 people per square mile. The area is home to many local businesses such as the University of South Carolina, Historic Columbia Foundation, South Carolina State Museum, and EdVenture Children's Museum. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking at Harbison State Forest and kayaking on Lake Murray. Additionally, there are numerous demographic organizations in the area like the Richland County Council and USC Alumni Association. Finally, Columbia proudly hosts several annual sporting events such as the Colonial Life Arena basketball tournament and the Carolina Challenge Cup Soccer tournament.
The population in Columbia Metro Area is 825,823. There are 223 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Columbia Metro Area is 37, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Columbia Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Columbia Metro Area
- 47.6% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 28.9% are married with children
- 20.0% have children, but are single
Race in Columbia Metro Area
- 56.9% are White
- 33.0% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 5.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander