Columbia Standard

Of the 17,641 people residing in West Columbia, SC in 2019, the median age was 42, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

The largest number of people were in the 25 to 34 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the 10 to 14 age bracket.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	912	5.2
5 to 9 years old	660	3.7
10 to 14 years old	599	3.4
15 to 19 years old	757	4.3
20 to 24 years old	1,402	7.9
25 to 34 years old	3,256	18.5
35 to 44 years old	1,828	10.4
45 to 54 years old	2,041	11.6
55 to 64 years old	2,535	14.4
65 to 74 years old	2,009	11.4
75 to 84 years old	897	5.1
85 and older years old	745	4.2

Source: US Census Bureau