Columbia South Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Columbia South Carolina metro area was $55,725 in 2019, the latest figures available. Columbia median household income is $502 lower than the median South Carolina household income and $9,987 less than the US median household income. 2020 metro income data (including Columbia median household income) will be released in September of 2021. Median family and per capita income for Columbia are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Columbia South Carolina
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $65,712 | +4.21% | +7.05% |
| South Carolina | $56,227 | +5.58% | +6.62% |
| Columbia | $55,725 | +1.80% | +0.11% |
Trends in Columbia, SC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Columbia is $55,725. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $58,842 and is now $3,117 (5.30%) lower. From a post peak low of $51,596 in 2011, real median household income for Columbia has now grown by $4,129 (8.00%).
Real Median Household Income: Columbia, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Columbia
| Date | US | South Carolina | Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $65,712 | $56,227 | $55,725 |
| 2018 | $63,059 | $53,254 | $54,739 |
| 2017 | $62,927 | $52,741 | $56,819 |
| 2016 | $61,383 | $52,737 | $55,662 |
| 2015 | $60,187 | $50,975 | $55,433 |
| 2014 | $58,001 | $48,900 | $54,146 |
| 2013 | $57,437 | $48,547 | $53,504 |
| 2012 | $57,307 | $48,088 | $54,398 |
| 2011 | $57,531 | $48,264 | $51,596 |
| 2010 | $58,809 | $49,375 | $53,971 |
| 2009 | $59,988 | $50,696 | $56,876 |
| 2007 | $62,717 | $53,556 | $58,842 |
| 2005 | $60,684 | $51,595 | $56,568 |
Columbia Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Columbia was $74,672 in 2019. Compared to the median South Carolina family income, Columbia median family income is $4,135 higher. As with the median household income data, 2020 family income data for Columbia will be released in September of 2021.
Real Median Family Income for Columbia South Carolina
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $80,944 | +4.06% | +6.92% |
| South Carolina | $70,537 | +5.38% | +7.60% |
| Columbia | $74,672 | +8.27% | +9.86% |
Trends in Columbia, SC Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $74,672, the median family income for Columbia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Median Family Income: Columbia, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Columbia
| Date | US | South Carolina | Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $80,944 | $70,537 | $74,672 |
| 2018 | $77,786 | $66,933 | $68,968 |
| 2017 | $77,064 | $65,113 | $70,161 |
| 2016 | $75,707 | $65,557 | $67,970 |
| 2015 | $73,660 | $63,972 | $70,440 |
| 2014 | $71,246 | $61,064 | $67,885 |
| 2013 | $70,386 | $60,115 | $67,368 |
| 2012 | $69,752 | $58,860 | $68,594 |
| 2011 | $70,009 | $59,511 | $63,513 |
| 2010 | $71,221 | $60,757 | $66,804 |
| 2009 | $72,962 | $62,598 | $70,517 |
| 2007 | $75,612 | $65,403 | $72,831 |
| 2005 | $73,269 | $63,122 | $72,781 |
Columbia Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Columbia was $31,065 in 2019. Compared to the median South Carolina per capita income, Columbia median per capita income is $230 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2020 per capita income data for Columbia will be released in September of 2021.
Real Per Capita Income for Columbia South Carolina
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $35,672 | +3.57% | +7.57% |
| South Carolina | $31,295 | +6.15% | +8.73% |
| Columbia | $31,065 | +7.67% | +5.48% |
Trends in Columbia, SC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $31,065, the per capita income for Columbia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Per Capita Income: Columbia, South Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Columbia
| Date | US | South Carolina | Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $35,672 | $31,295 | $31,065 |
| 2018 | $34,444 | $29,482 | $28,853 |
| 2017 | $33,788 | $29,107 | $29,879 |
| 2016 | $33,163 | $28,782 | $29,452 |
| 2015 | $32,351 | $27,654 | $28,991 |
| 2014 | $31,228 | $26,587 | $28,146 |
| 2013 | $30,982 | $26,038 | $27,305 |
| 2012 | $30,476 | $26,099 | $27,658 |
| 2011 | $30,425 | $25,743 | $27,530 |
| 2010 | $30,622 | $26,003 | $27,937 |
| 2009 | $31,545 | $26,887 | $29,518 |
| 2007 | $32,987 | $28,598 | $30,632 |
| 2005 | $32,854 | $28,261 | $30,963 |
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