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West Columbia, South Carolina, in Lexington county, is 2 miles W of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 86 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Columbia metropolitan area. West Columbia contains a population of approximately 13,064.
In West Columbia, about 42% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in West Columbia, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
Approximately 25% of West Columbia is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
West Columbia boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, West Columbia had a median family income of $40,253.
Political donors in West Columbia favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,660. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
West Columbia has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 54% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In West Columbia, 89% of commuters drive to work.
West Columbia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing West Columbia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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