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West Columbia, SC

Lexington CountyElev. 87 m
Population
17,723
Median home
$186,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About West Columbia

West Columbia is a city in South Carolina with about 17,723 residents. West Columbia sits in Lexington County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $54,152. Homes carry a median value of $186,200, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.7%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,723
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$54,152
Per-capita income
$35,326
Poverty rate
14.1%
High-school grad or higher
89.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg. commute
18.1 min
Work from home
8.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White64.7%
Hispanic or Latino11.6%
Black16%
Asian3.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.4%
Sales & office23.2%
Service11.7%
Production, transportation & material moving11.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$186,200
Median gross rent
$1,092/mo
Owner-occupied
56.7%
Median year built
1974
Households
8,267
Avg. household size
2.1

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

West Columbia has 14 public schools — 6 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading41%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Airport HighHighGrades 9–12
Gray Collegiate AcademyHighGrades 7–12charter
Midlands Middle CollegeHighGrades 11–12charter
Northside MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Pine Ridge MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
R. H. Fulmer MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
White Knoll MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Congaree ElementaryElementaryGrades 2–5
Herbert A. Wood ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Riverbank ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Saluda River Academy for the ArtsElementary
Springdale ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
White Knoll ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
South Carolina Virtual Charter SchoolOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime70% above national
West Columbia655
South Carolina478
United States386
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime132% above national
West Columbia4,535
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, West Columbia Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around West Columbia.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Lexington County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

West Columbia is in Lexington County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

West Columbia sits in Lexington County. Elevation ~87 m.

Map of West Columbia
West Columbia, SC
Where West Columbia is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mount Hebron Temperance HallColonial-Hites CompanyGervais Street BridgeGervais Street Bridge
Notable people from West Columbia
Georgiana Goddard KingAlan WilsonJake KnottsDakota DozierMurphy HollowayTroy LesesneCurtis M. Loftis, Jr.George JeffcoatJalek Felton
People searches in West Columbia
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Nearby cities
Cayce (4 mi)Lexington (7 mi)Forest Acres (8 mi)Irmo (10 mi)Columbia (12 mi)Newberry (35 mi)

Registered sex offenders in West Columbia, SC (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for West Columbia, South Carolina.

William Edward Miller, 52
West Columbia · Lexington County · 29172
AKA B J Miller, Bj Miller
Brian Andrew Brown, 22
West Columbia · Lexington County · 29170
Clark David Thomas, 64
West Columbia · Lexington County · 29169
AKA Hayes Nicholas Barfield, Thomas Clar
Thomas A Jackson, 73
West Columbia · Lexington County · 29169
AKA Bubba Jackson, Thomas Jackson
William Ralph Wilson Iii, 47
West Columbia · Lexington County · 29172
AKA Williams Ralph Wilson
Michael W Hill, 49
West Columbia · Lexington County · 29170
Michael Brian Rabon, 52
West Columbia · Buncombe County · 29169
AKA Mike Rabon, Michael Bryan Rabon
Michael Ray Williams, 70
West Columbia · Lexington County · 29170
AKA Mike R Wiliams, Mike William
Johanna Aleta Campbell, 57
West Columbia · Mecklenburg County · 29172
AKA Joanna Cambell, Joanna Alete Campbell
Johnny Allen, 69
West Columbia · Lexington County · 29172
AKA J Allen, John Allen
John Tamaur Brown, 33
West Columbia · Lexington County · 29169
AKA John Tamaur Brown
James Mckenzie Johnson, 49
West Columbia · Lexington County · 29172
AKA James M Johbson, James Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

West Columbia — frequently asked

What is the population of West Columbia, South Carolina?
West Columbia has a population of about 17,723, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in West Columbia?
The median home value in West Columbia is $186,200, and the median gross rent is $1,092/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is West Columbia safe? What is the crime rate?
West Columbia Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 655 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does West Columbia face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lexington County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in West Columbia?
West Columbia has 14 public schools (6 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in West Columbia?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near West Columbia. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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