Columbus County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Columbus County, North Carolina
Columbus County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
50,140
Median Age
42.6
Male Median
41.3
Female Median
44.4
Columbus County, North Carolina Population Growth

Columbus County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -11.8%%.
-11.8%% Growth
Columbus County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Columbus County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.6 | 50,140 |
| 2023 | 42.4 | 50,453 |
| 2022 | 41.8 | 50,827 |
| 2021 | 41.8 | 51,474 |
| 2020 | 41.9 | 55,659 |
| 2019 | 41.9 | 56,068 |
| 2018 | 42.0 | 56,293 |
| 2017 | 41.9 | 56,589 |
| 2016 | 41.6 | 57,015 |
| 2015 | 41.5 | 57,230 |
| 2014 | 40.9 | 57,512 |
| 2013 | 40.7 | 57,761 |
| 2012 | 40.4 | 57,612 |
| 2011 | 40.0 | 57,264 |
| 2010 | 39.6 | 56,856 |
Columbus County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 15.2% |
| 18–24 | 8.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65+ | 20.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Columbus County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 35.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Columbus County, North Carolina
The median age in Columbus County, North Carolina is 42.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Columbus County, North Carolina is 50,140.
In Columbus County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Columbus County, North Carolina is aging.