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Columbia, NC
Town in Tyrrell County, North Carolina.
Population
759
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
618
ZIP codes
0
Columbia and its ZIP codes
Columbia at a glance
- Columbia is about 2.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $25,893 a year, 64% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,000 (58% below North Carolina) and median rent is $678 a month.
Local data for Columbia, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Columbia, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,893
Poverty rate
27.0%
Median home value
$120,000
Median rent
$678/mo
Homeownership
49.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (225), Scottish Americans (39), Italian Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tyrrell County. PPP loans are for Columbia.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,206
972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,999
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $65,754 per person
How people get to work
Columbia, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.1%
- Carpooled39.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Columbia, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
136
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
423
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 33°F
55.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Columbia, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
Cities near Columbia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CreswellTown | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| Cape ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| RoperTown | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| HertfordTown | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| EdentonTown | 23 mi | 5.4 |
| WinfallTown | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7 |
| Elizabeth CityCity | 26 mi | 11.8 |
| Manns HarborCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4 |
| CamdenCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.6 |
| PlymouthTown | 29 mi | 4 |
| GrandyCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbia, NC in?
- Columbia is in Tyrrell County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Columbia, NC?
- About 759 people live in Columbia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbia?
- Nearby places include Creswell (9 mi), Cape Colony (20 mi), Roper (21 mi), Hertford (22 mi), Edenton (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023