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West Columbia, South Carolina

Introduction to West Columbia, South Carolina

West Columbia, South Carolina, in Lexington county, is 2 miles W of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 86 miles S ofCharlotte, 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.

West Columbia History

The city was originally incorporated in the year 1894 as Brookland; however, since there was another town by that name, the United States Postal Service decided to rename it New Brookland. In 1936, the name was again changed to West Columbia because of the region’s close proximity to Columbia. There are still many businesses, churches, and a high school that retain the Brookland and New Brookland names.

West Columbia and nearby Attractions

  • Southland Memorial Gardens?
  • Krantz Fence & Recreation
  • Riverbanks Zoo
  • Butler Community Park
  • TriCity Leisure Center
  • Fowler Community Park

Things To Do In West Columbia

West Columbia presents its visitors with a wide variety of things to do. You can visit the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens at your leisure or hangout in the city parks. If you enjoy sports, you can ski, sail, boat, fish, and swim in Lake Murray.

West Columbia Transportation

Air transportation in the city can be availed from Columbia Metropolitan.

West Columbia Higher Education

Those who want to pursue higher education can enroll at the University Of South Carolina At Columbia and Midlands Technical College.

High Points

West Columbia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%West Columbia Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%West Columbia Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%West Columbia Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%West Columbia Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of West Columbia, SC

Comparing West Columbia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population85
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men58
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married13
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better37
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime11

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