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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

White60.5%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian42.5%
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%.

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).

Columbus County Schools is defined demographically by education — 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 37,544 residents, Columbus County Schools is a school district in North Carolina.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $51,137, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.2%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $135,500, with typical rent around $821.

College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 12.8%, below the national 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.