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Columbia city, SC

ZIP 29044 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 29044

29044 has a population of 4,299 with a median age of 48.0 yrs (47.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.9%-37% vs US avg
x
Black
56.5%+355% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.8%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.7%-38% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.3%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
27.0%+66% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.5%+22% vs US avg
x
High school
40.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.7%-57% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.9%-19% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.0%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.7%+99% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.2%+103% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.3%+66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.4%+665% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 29044

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.2%+103% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.7%+99% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.3%+66% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.1%+26% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.8%-8% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
44.4%+665% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,299
Median age48.0
Poverty rate18.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.9%
Hispanic1.8%
Black56.5%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born27.7%