Central Location is Key
The Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is made up of 6 counties centrally located in South Carolina, halfway between the Port of Charleston and South Carolina Inland Port in the Upstate.
Accessibility to other markets is becoming a primary factor in site selection for both businesses and residents. Businesses look to cut transportation costs and expand market access, while residents enjoy the many weekend and day trips to nearby cities. Major interstates run through the region, allowing short drive-time access to Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; and Charleston and Greenville, SC, among others.
- 82,531 Population (2010)
- 95,903 Population (2020)
- 102,837 Projected Population (2025)
- 1.41% Projected population growth (2020-2025)
- 31,151 Households (2010)
- 35,873 Households (2020)
- 38,391 Households (2025)
- 1.37% Projected household growth (2020-2025)
Demographics
| 3 Mile | 5 Mile | 10 Mile | |
| Households | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Households | 11,060 | 31,151 | 85,842 |
| 2020 Households | 13,310 | 35,873 | 95,232 |
| 2025 Total Households | 14,403 | 38,391 | 100,782 |
| 2010-2020 Annual Rate | 1.82% | 1.39% | 1.02% |
| Housing | |||
| 2020 Total Housing Units | 14,364 | 38,650 | 105,690 |
| 2025 Total Housing Units | 15,553 | 41,364 | 111,800 |
| Income | |||
| 2020 Average Household Income | $77,718 | $79,240 | $75,576 |
| 2025 Average Household Income | $86,818 | $88,839 | $83,997 |
| 2020-2025 Annual Rate | 2.24% | 2.31% | 2.14% |