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Compare Columbia to Sumter

This post compares Columbia, South Carolina to Sumter, South Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Columbia (city) Sumter (city)
Population 132,236 40,286
Income (median) $40,398 $33,878
Home Value (median) $168,800 $141,000
White 52% 45%
Black 40% 48%
Asian 2% 1%
With Kids 24% 31%
Age (median) 28 33
Rentals 54% 47%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Columbia or Sumter?
A: Columbia has a larger population count than Sumter: 132236 compared with 40286 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Columbia or in Sumter?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Columbia.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Columbia or Sumter?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Columbia.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Columbia does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 54% for Columbia versus 47% for Sumter.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Columbia may include: North-Charleston, Rock-Hill, and Charleston.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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