In Columbus, North Carolina, the median home price is $188,683; median household income is $49,442; the population is 50,140; schools rate 5.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 201.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.3 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Columbus at a glance
Population
50,140
Median Household Income
$49,442
Typical Home Value
$188,683
School District Rating
5.2
Violent Crime Rate
201.6
Avg Commute Time
29.3
About Columbus
Columbus has a population of 50,140. The median home value is $188,683, 45% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $49,442 (32% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Whiteville, Ransom, and Williams.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Columbus
15 towns, by population.
Columbus at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Columbus?
- Columbus has a population of 50,140 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Columbus?
- The median home value in Columbus is $188,683. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Columbus?
- Median household income in Columbus is $49,442 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Columbus in?
- Columbus is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Columbus?
- Columbus contains 15 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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