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Columbia is the capital city of the U.S. state of South Carolina.With a population of 136,632 at the 2020 census, it is the second-most populous city in South Carolina. [7] The city serves as the county seat of Richland County, and a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County.
The Columbia combined statistical area is made up of seven counties in central South Carolina. The statistical area includes one metropolitan area.As of the 2015 Census estimates, the CSA had a population of 937,288 and is the second-largest CSA in the state.
South Carolina's center of population is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) north of the State House in the city of Columbia. [3]According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2020, South Carolina had an estimated population of 5,118,425, which is an increase of 493,041, or 10.7%, since the year 2010.
New U.S. Census data shows a total population jump in South Carolina in 2022. See how much your county has grown.
The state’s economic growth, which clocked in at a strong 5.7% rate in the third quarter of last year, was driven largely by two sectors: advanced manufacturing (automotive, tire and aerospace ...
The population decreased most over one year in these cities. Spring Valley, Nevada, had the largest one year-drop at -10.14%, after losing just over 22,000 people from 2022 to 2023.
The largest municipality by population in South Carolina is the city of Charleston with 150,227 residents, and the smallest municipality by population is Cope with 37 residents. [3] The largest municipality by land area is Columbia which spans 137.188 sq mi (355.32 km 2), while Jenkinsville is the smallest at 0.089 sq mi (0.23 km 2). [10]
1786 - Columbia established as state capital (previously located in Charleston). [1]1788 - Columbia becomes part of the new US state of South Carolina. [2]1795 - First Presbyterian Church congregation founded.