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Columbus County, North Carolina

FIPS 37047 · Pop. 50,140
7 Sources Mar 15, 2026
$49,442
Median Income
4.4%
Unemployment
20,699
Labor Force
14.6%
Bachelor's+
Data / United States / North Carolina / Columbus County
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Demographics & Population

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$49,442
Per Capita
$27,773
Mean Household
$67,260
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Income Comparison
Columbus County$49,442
North Carolina Average$72,388
National$80,734

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B01001 · Median Age: 43
43 Median Age
Under 18 18-34 35-54 55-64 65+

Educational Attainment

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
87 PERCENT
High School+
Natl: 89.6%
15 PERCENT
Bachelor's+
Natl: 35.7%
5 PERCENT
Graduate+
Natl: 13.3%

Population Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
50,140
Population
20,699
Labor Force
Employed
19,791
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Mean Commute
29.3 min
Work From Home
5.4%
Columbus County is home to 50,140 residents with a median household income of $49,442, below both state and national medians. The workforce of 20,699 shows 14.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
All figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (released December 2025). Figures reflect the most recent Census release - older news reports may cite prior vintages.

Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW · Bureau of Economic Analysis

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2024 Annual
IndustryEmploymentAvg Wage
1Health Care & Social Assistance		 2,592 $43,810
2Retail Trade		 1,933 $30,284
3Manufacturing		 1,591 $71,517
4Accommodation & Food Services		 1,162 $18,767
5Administrative & Support & Waste Management		 1,032 $39,725
6Construction		 506 $55,883
7Finance & Insurance		 484 $55,405
8Other Services (except Public Admin)		 282 $40,480
9Real Estate & Rental/Leasing		 162 $43,433
10Educational Services		 46 $25,651
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Industry Concentration

Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.

Concentrated Industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns · Location Quotient vs. national employment share
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
8.93x
87
Health care and social assistance
2.13x
2,605
Finance and insurance
2.01x
792
Accommodation and food services
1.81x
1,446
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
1.72x
1,346
Utilities
1.50x
56

Attraction Opportunities - Below Average Industries

LQ < 0.5 - below-average employment, potential attraction targets. Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns
0.10x
Educational services
22 employed
0.27x
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
36 employed
0.35x
Management of companies and enterprises
73 employed
0.39x
Professional, scientific, and technical services
228 employed
0.42x
Information
89 employed
Industry Ecosystem
Columbus County's Economic Network
Top industries by employment - node size reflects workforce share
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2024 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

Census ACS · HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026

Housing Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$146,000
Median Home Value
$824
Rent/Mo
71.1%
Owner-Occ
14.9%
Vacancy
3.0x
Home Value to Income Ratio

HUD Fair Market Rents

Source: HUD · Fair Market Rents FY2026
Studio
$718/mo
1 Bedroom
$722/mo
2 Bedroom
$925/mo
3 Bedroom
$1109/mo
4 Bedroom
$1225/mo

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025
29,430
Working Age (18-64)
70% Participation

Commute & Flexibility

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B08303, B08301, B15003
Mean Commute
29.3 min
Work From Home
5.4%
Bachelor's+
14.6%
HS Diploma+
86.8%

Aging Workforce

Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
23.7%
Elevated retirement risk - above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.

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Industry Shift Analysis

Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100

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Median Income
$49,442
vs $75K national
Population
50,140
Unemployment
4.4%
vs 3.9% national
Top Employers
Health Care & Social Assistance
2,592
Retail Trade
1,933
Manufacturing
1,591
Accommodation & Food Services
1,162
Administrative & Support & Waste Management
1,032
Housing
$146,000
Home Value
$824
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Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025
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Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2025
USAspending.govFY2026