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Columbus County Schools
Columbus County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 37,544. The median household income is $51,137 and the median age is 43.4.
37,544
Population
44
People / sq mi
$51,137
Median Income
43.4
Median Age
Columbus County Schools covers 846 sq mi of land at 44.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 42.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$51,137
Median Household Income
$27,573
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$135,500
Median Home Value
$821
Median Rent
72.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.6%
High School+
12.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Columbus County Schools serves a community with a population of 37,544 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Columbus County Schools is $51,137, with a per capita income of $27,573. The poverty rate is 15.2%.
Columbus County Schools is 60.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 42.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Columbus County Schools, 85.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Columbus County Schools is $135,500, with a median rent of $821. The homeownership rate is 72.6%.
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Data for Columbus County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3700960).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.