Population
2023
20.1% of 119 thousand people
Population poverty in Columbia, South Carolina compared
How does Columbia, South Carolina compare to other South Carolina and National averages?
Columbia, South Carolina
20.1%
South Carolina
13.9% (-31% lower than Columbia, South Carolina)
National average
12.5% (-38% lower than Columbia, South Carolina)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 24.5%
The 2011 24.5% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 22.3%
The 2012 decrease to 22.3% from 2011 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
2013 - 24.1%
The 2013 increase to 24.1% from 2012 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.
2014 - 25.8%
The 2014 increase to 25.8% from 2013 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.
2015 - 22.6%
The 2015 decrease to 22.6% from 2014 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.
2016 - 19.9%
The 2016 decrease to 19.9% from 2015 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.
2017 - 20.1%
The 2017 increase to 20.1% from 2016 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2018 - 24.3%
The 2018 increase to 24.3% from 2017 represents a 4.2% increase YoY.
2019 - 22.5%
The 2019 decrease to 22.5% from 2018 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2021 - 26%
The 2021 increase to 26% from 2019 represents a 3.5% increase YoY.
2022 - 20.7%
The 2022 decrease to 20.7% from 2021 represents a -5.3% decrease YoY.
2023 - 20.1%
The 2023 decrease to 20.1% from 2022 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Columbia, South Carolina Poverty dataset.