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 $54,480 in 2017, the latest figures available. Columbia median household income is $3,910 higher than the median South Carolina household income and $5,856 less than the US median household income. 2018 metro income data (including Columbia median household income) will be released in September of 2019. Median family and per capita income for Columbia are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Columbia South Carolina
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| South Carolina | $50,570 | +0.01% | +7.86% |
| Columbia | $54,480 | +2.08% | +4.94% |
Trends in Columbia, SC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Columbia is $54,480. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $56,419 and is now $1,939 (3.44%) lower. From a post peak low of $49,472 in 2011, real median household income for Columbia has now grown by $5,008 (10.12%).
Real Median Household Income: Columbia, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Columbia
| Date | US | South Carolina | Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $50,570 | $54,480 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $50,566 | $53,371 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $48,876 | $53,150 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $46,887 | $51,917 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $46,548 | $51,301 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $46,108 | $52,158 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $46,277 | $49,472 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $47,342 | $51,749 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $48,609 | $54,534 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $50,932 | $55,743 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $51,352 | $56,419 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $50,092 | $56,020 |
Columbia Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Columbia was $67,273 in 2017. Compared to the median South Carolina family income, Columbia median family income is $4,841 higher. As with the median household income data, 2018 family income data for Columbia will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income for Columbia South Carolina
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| South Carolina | $62,432 | -0.68% | +6.63% |
| Columbia | $67,273 | +3.22% | +3.35% |
Trends in Columbia, SC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Columbia is $67,273. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $70,968 and is now $3,695 (5.21%) lower. From a post peak low of $60,898 in 2011, real median family income for Columbia has now grown by $6,375 (10.47%).
Real Median Family Income: Columbia, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Columbia
| Date | US | South Carolina | Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $62,432 | $67,273 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $62,859 | $65,172 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $61,338 | $67,540 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $58,550 | $65,090 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $57,639 | $64,594 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $56,437 | $65,770 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $57,061 | $60,898 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $58,256 | $64,054 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $60,021 | $67,613 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $63,531 | $70,968 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $62,710 | $69,833 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $61,346 | $68,839 |
Columbia Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Columbia was $28,649 in 2017. Compared to the median South Carolina per capita income, Columbia median per capita income is $740 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2018 per capita income data for Columbia will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income for Columbia South Carolina
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| South Carolina | $27,909 | +1.13% | +9.48% |
| Columbia | $28,649 | +1.45% | +6.16% |
Trends in Columbia, SC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Columbia is $28,649. Real per capita income peaked in 2008 at $29,712 and is now $1,063 (3.58%) lower. From a post peak low of $26,180 in 2013, real per capita income for Columbia has now grown by $2,469 (9.43%).
Real Per Capita Income: Columbia, South Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Columbia
| Date | US | South Carolina | Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $27,909 | $28,649 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $27,597 | $28,240 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $26,516 | $27,798 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $25,493 | $26,987 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $24,966 | $26,180 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $25,025 | $26,519 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $24,683 | $26,396 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $24,932 | $26,787 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $25,780 | $28,303 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $27,051 | $29,712 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $27,421 | $29,371 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $26,661 | $28,534 |
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