West Columbia, SC Demographics

A map of West Columbia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,403	11,022	63.5%	63.3%
Black	2,894	2,959	16.1%	17.0%
Hispanic	2,220	2,150	12.4%	12.3%
Asian	767	490	4.3%	2.8%
Multiracial	645	662	3.6%	3.8%
Native American/Other	34	133	0.2%	0.8%

West Columbia, South Carolina has an estimated population of 17,963, an increase from the 17,416 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.5% White, 16.1% Black, 12.4% Hispanic, 4.3% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Columbia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Columbia is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Columbia, that probability was 55.3% in 2020 and 55.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Columbia is ranked the 35th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Columbia was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Columbia's White Population

11,403 residents of West Columbia, or 63.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Columbia is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. West Columbia ranks 223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of West Columbia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 63.5%.

West Columbia is more White than neighboring Springdale (61.4% White), St. Andrews (22.2% White), and Cayce (56.5% White). West Columbia is less White than neighboring Oak Grove (67.4% White), and Olympia (66.2% White).

West Columbia's Black Population

2,894 residents of West Columbia, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Columbia is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. West Columbia ranks 300th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of West Columbia's population has decreased from 17.0% to 16.1%.

West Columbia is more Black than neighboring Oak Grove (15.6% Black), and Olympia (1.4% Black). West Columbia is less Black than neighboring Springdale (22.9% Black), St. Andrews (68.5% Black), and Cayce (25.7% Black).

West Columbia's Asian Population

767 residents of West Columbia, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Columbia is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. West Columbia ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 56.5%. Asian residents' share of West Columbia's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.3%.

West Columbia is more Asian than neighboring Springdale (3.1% Asian), Oak Grove (1.5% Asian), St. Andrews (2.2% Asian), Olympia (0% Asian), and Cayce (2.6% Asian).

West Columbia's Hispanic Population

2,220 residents of West Columbia, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Columbia is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Columbia ranks 50th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West Columbia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.4%.

West Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Springdale (5.2% Hispanic), St. Andrews (3.6% Hispanic), and Cayce (11.7% Hispanic). West Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove (12.9% Hispanic), and Olympia (22.7% Hispanic).

West Columbia's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of West Columbia, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Columbia is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. West Columbia ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Columbia's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

West Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cayce (0.1% Native American/Other). West Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springdale (1.8% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), and Olympia (3% Native American/Other).

West Columbia's Multiracial Population

645 residents of West Columbia, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Columbia is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Columbia ranks 196th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Columbia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West Columbia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

West Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove (2.2% Multiracial), St. Andrews (3.3% Multiracial), and Cayce (3.5% Multiracial). West Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Springdale (5.6% Multiracial), and Olympia (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.