Columbia, SC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Columbia was 139,698, a 2.42% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Columbia's population was 136,394, an increase of 0.15% compared to a population of 136,186 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Columbia, SC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Columbia increased by 21,328. In this period, the peak population was 139,698 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 118,370 - -
2001 120,856 2,486 2.1%
2002 120,197 -659 -0.55%
2003 121,525 1,328 1.1%
2004 124,732 3,207 2.64%
2005 122,357 -2,375 -1.9%
2006 122,444 87 0.07%
2007 124,687 2,243 1.83%
2008 126,816 2,129 1.71%
2009 127,959 1,143 0.9%
2010 130,909 2,950 2.31%
2011 131,463 554 0.42%
2012 131,949 486 0.37%
2013 131,742 -207 -0.16%
2014 132,020 278 0.21%
2015 133,875 1,855 1.41%
2016 134,424 549 0.41%
2017 134,405 -19 -0.01%
2018 133,162 -1,243 -0.92%
2019 132,165 -997 -0.75%
2020 136,186 4,021 3.04%
2021 136,394 208 0.15%
2022 139,698 3,304 2.42%
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Columbia, SC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Columbia's population increased by 12,539 (10.59%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Columbia's population increased by 5,277 (4.03%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Columbia's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Columbia's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 139,698. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Columbia's population peaked in year 2022 at 139,698.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Columbia's population was lowest in year 2000 at 118,370.

Columbia, SC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Columbia grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Columbia had an average annual population growth rate of 0.82% per year. Overall the population grew 18.02% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Columbia's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Columbia's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.82% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 3,512. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Columbia's population grew the most with an increase of 4,021 (3.04%).

While from 2004 and 2005, Columbia's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,375 (-1.90%).

Things to know

Is Columbia, SC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Columbia's population increased by 3,512 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 208 (0.15%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 3,304 (2.42%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Columbia, SC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Columbia increased by 7,956 (6.04%). The population was highest at 139,698 in the year 2022 and lowest at 131,742 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.58%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Columbia, SC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
Free
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2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Columbia population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Columbia across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Columbia was 139,698, a 2.42% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Columbia population was 136,394, an increase of 0.15% compared to a population of 136,186 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Columbia increased by 21,328. In this period, the peak population was 139,698 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Columbia population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Columbia is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Columbia population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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