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West Columbia Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 35,467
- Land Area (2000): 146.851 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 2.685 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 112,539 | 2002 | 13,374 | 2005 | 305 |
2000 | 112,539 | 2003 | 301 | 2006 | 306 |
2001 | 13,230 | 2004 | 13,079 | 2007 | 905 |
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Houses (2000): 16,283
West Columbia Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 29,675 | 83.42% |
Rural, Farm | 57 | 0.16% |
Rural, Non-farm | 5,840 | 16.42% |
West Columbia Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Columbia Employment Information Back to top
West Columbia Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 1,709 | 18.46% |
2. | Accommodation and Food Services | 694 | 7.50% |
3. | Public Administration | 588 | 6.35% |
4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 397 | 4.29% |
5. | Repair and Maintenance | 389 | 4.20% |
6. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 346 | 3.74% |
7. | Educational Services | 309 | 3.34% |
8. | Finance and Insurance | 308 | 3.33% |
9. | Metal Manufactuing | 272 | 2.94% |
10. | Truck Transportation | 267 | 2.88% |
11. | Health Care | 250 | 2.70% |
12. | Food and Beverage Stores | 237 | 2.56% |
13. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 197 | 2.13% |
14. | Other Transportation | 195 | 2.11% |
15. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 192 | 2.07% |
16. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 168 | 1.82% |
17. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 163 | 1.76% |
18. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 136 | 1.47% |
19. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 117 | 1.26% |
20. | Department and Other General Stores | 107 | 1.16% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 1,147 | 14.20% |
2. | Educational Services | 816 | 10.10% |
3. | Finance and Insurance | 778 | 9.63% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 676 | 8.37% |
5. | Public Administration | 589 | 7.29% |
6. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 372 | 4.61% |
7. | Food and Beverage Stores | 287 | 3.55% |
8. | Social Assistance | 257 | 3.18% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 237 | 2.93% |
10. | Department and Other General Stores | 187 | 2.32% |
11. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 154 | 1.91% |
12. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 148 | 1.83% |
13. | Construction | 143 | 1.77% |
14. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 138 | 1.71% |
15. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 117 | 1.45% |
16. | Personal and Laundry Services | 106 | 1.31% |
17. | Other Transportation | 98 | 1.21% |
18. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 97 | 1.20% |
19. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 88 | 1.09% |
20. | Private Household Services | 84 | 1.04% |
West Columbia Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 580 | 6.27% |
2. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 520 | 5.62% |
3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 428 | 4.62% |
4. | Other Management Occupations | 422 | 4.56% |
5. | Vehicle Mechanics | 392 | 4.24% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 327 | 3.53% |
7. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 326 | 3.52% |
8. | Other Construction Trades | 318 | 3.44% |
9. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 291 | 3.14% |
10. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 289 | 3.12% |
11. | Other Production Occupations | 281 | 3.04% |
12. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 267 | 2.88% |
13. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 262 | 2.83% |
14. | Carpenters | 259 | 2.80% |
15. | Construction Laborers | 224 | 2.42% |
16. | Computer Specialists | 217 | 2.34% |
17. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 210 | 2.27% |
18. | Painters and Paperhangers | 170 | 1.84% |
19. | Electricians | 161 | 1.74% |
20. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 158 | 1.71% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 615 | 7.62% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 613 | 7.59% |
3. | Cashiers | 397 | 4.92% |
4. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 325 | 4.02% |
5. | Registered Nurses | 293 | 3.63% |
6. | Other Management Occupations | 286 | 3.54% |
7. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 279 | 3.45% |
8. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 259 | 3.21% |
9. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 250 | 3.10% |
10. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 234 | 2.90% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 234 | 2.90% |
12. | Customer Service Representatives | 217 | 2.69% |
13. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 210 | 2.60% |
14. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 192 | 2.38% |
15. | Business Operations Specialists | 182 | 2.25% |
16. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 178 | 2.20% |
17. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 176 | 2.18% |
18. | Child Care Workers | 174 | 2.15% |
19. | Other Production Occupations | 172 | 2.13% |
20. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 166 | 2.06% |
West Columbia Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 15,983 | 55.87% |
15-35 hours | 2,871 | 10.03% |
1-14 hours | 544 | 1.90% |
No regular hours | 9,212 | 32.20% |
West Columbia Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 442 | 2.66% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 392 | 2.36% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 464 | 2.79% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 949 | 5.70% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 1,765 | 10.61% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 2,862 | 17.20% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 2,896 | 17.40% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 2,308 | 13.87% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 975 | 5.86% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 933 | 5.61% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 364 | 2.19% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 164 | 0.99% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 853 | 5.13% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 1,273 | 7.65% |
West Columbia Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 306 | 1.84% |
5-9 | 1,483 | 8.91% |
10-14 | 3,134 | 18.83% |
15-19 | 3,314 | 19.92% |
20-24 | 3,045 | 18.30% |
25-29 | 1,064 | 6.39% |
30-34 | 2,242 | 13.47% |
35-39 | 312 | 1.88% |
40-44 | 354 | 2.13% |
45-59 | 656 | 3.94% |
60-89 | 389 | 2.34% |
At least 90 | 341 | 2.05% |
West Columbia Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 96 | 0.58% | 12,250 | 73.62% |
30-44 | 18 | 0.11% | 2,890 | 17.37% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 656 | 3.94% |
At least 60 | 19 | 0.11% | 711 | 4.27% |
West Columbia Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 48 | 0.28% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 2,145 | 12.57% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 13,716 | 80.40% |
Motorcycle | 45 | 0.26% |
Other | 215 | 1.26% |
Public transportation | 133 | 0.78% |
Walked | 338 | 1.98% |
Worked at home | 419 | 2.46% |
West Columbia Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Columbia Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 15,008 (34,384 people)
Families (2000): 9,247 (26,466 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 3,158
People at same address in 1995: 17,886
West Columbia Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 1,788 | 11.91% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 1,111 | 7.40% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 1,382 | 9.21% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 1,161 | 7.74% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 1,113 | 7.42% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 1,160 | 7.73% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 1,031 | 6.87% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 961 | 6.40% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 695 | 4.63% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 1,261 | 8.40% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 1,408 | 9.38% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 1,168 | 7.78% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 363 | 2.42% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 178 | 1.19% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 97 | 0.65% |
$200,000 or more | 131 | 0.87% |
West Columbia Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 4,579 | 30.90% |
Family, 2 people | 4,196 | 28.32% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 952 | 6.43% |
Family, 3 people | 2,287 | 15.43% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 181 | 1.22% |
Family, 4 people | 1,590 | 10.73% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 35 | 0.24% |
Family, 5 people | 636 | 4.29% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 17 | 0.11% |
Family, 6 people | 228 | 1.54% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 6 | 0.04% |
Family, 7 or more people | 109 | 0.74% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 1 | 0.01% |
West Columbia Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 11,975 | 31.34% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 3,923 | 10.27% |
Public Assistance | 409 | 1.07% |
Retirement | 2,283 | 5.98% |
Self Employment | 1,595 | 4.17% |
Social Security | 4,073 | 10.66% |
Supplemental Security | 630 | 1.65% |
Wage / Salary | 11,542 | 30.21% |
Other | 1,776 | 4.65% |
West Columbia Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 4,122 | 61.97% |
With children under 18 | 2,530 | 38.03% |
West Columbia Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,439 | 10.67% |
Married | 7,789 | 57.78% |
Never Married | 3,920 | 29.08% |
Widowed | 333 | 2.47% |
West Columbia Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,927 | 12.38% |
Married | 7,865 | 50.55% |
Never Married | 3,570 | 22.94% |
Widowed | 2,198 | 14.13% |
West Columbia Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Columbia Education Information Back to top
West Columbia Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 1,933 | 6.93% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 4,257 | 15.27% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 8,672 | 31.10% |
Some college, no degree | 6,389 | 22.92% |
Associate degree | 1,776 | 6.37% |
Bachelors degree | 3,488 | 12.51% |
Graduate or professional degree | 1,365 | 4.90% |
West Columbia Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 234 | 0.66% | 221 | 0.62% | 455 | 1.28% |
Kindergarten | 488 | 1.38% | 97 | 0.27% | 585 | 1.65% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,676 | 4.73% | 147 | 0.41% | 1,823 | 5.14% |
Grades 5-8 | 1,596 | 4.50% | 92 | 0.26% | 1,688 | 4.76% |
Grades 9-12 | 1,409 | 3.97% | 162 | 0.46% | 1,571 | 4.43% |
Undergrad college | 1,500 | 4.23% | 152 | 0.43% | 1,652 | 4.66% |
Graduate or professional school | 298 | 0.84% | 82 | 0.23% | 380 | 1.07% |
Total | 7,201 | 20.30% | 953 | 2.69% | 8,154 | 22.99% |
West Columbia Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Columbia Public Benefits Information Back to top
West Columbia Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 29,612 | 85.51% |
Below Poverty Level | 5,017 | 14.49% |
West Columbia Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Columbia Criminal Information Back to top
West Columbia Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 7.642 | 0.658 | 0.124 | 4.532 | 12.956 | 0.453 | 11.463 | 0.000 | 6.647 | 18.562 |
2000 | 8.486 | 0.355 | 0.107 | 4.381 | 13.329 | 0.418 | 10.743 | 57.829 | 6.664 | 75.654 |
2001 | 15.495 | 0.378 | 0.454 | 4.384 | 20.711 | 0.076 | 13.001 | 60.242 | 7.256 | 80.574 |
2002 | 18.469 | 0.449 | 0.075 | 4.785 | 23.777 | 0.224 | 14.581 | 65.725 | 7.926 | 88.455 |
2003 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 3.322 | 3.322 | 0.000 | 9.967 | 19.934 | 0.000 | 29.900 |
2004 | 16.897 | 0.612 | 0.000 | 5.046 | 22.555 | 0.612 | 12.080 | 57.038 | 5.352 | 74.471 |
2005 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 9.836 | 3.279 | 13.115 |
2006 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 3.268 | 9.804 | 0.000 | 13.072 |
2007 | 1.105 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 1.105 | 2.210 | 0.000 | 3.315 | 6.630 | 0.000 | 9.945 |
2008 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.033 | 1.103 | 1.136 | 0.066 | 4.305 | 18.441 | 2.207 | 24.953 |
West Columbia Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 0 | 2 |
2005 | 0 | 1 |
2006 | 0 | 1 |
2007 | 0 | 3 |
West Columbia Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2000 | 10,014 |
2001 | 1,340 |
2002 | 1,501 |
West Columbia Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Columbia Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
West Columbia Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 4,402 | 12.41% |
10-19 Years | 4,272 | 12.04% |
20-29 Years | 5,581 | 15.74% |
30-39 Years | 5,189 | 14.63% |
40-49 Years | 5,152 | 14.53% |
50-59 Years | 4,141 | 11.68% |
60-69 Years | 2,565 | 7.23% |
70-79 Years | 2,252 | 6.35% |
80-89 Years | 1,536 | 4.33% |
90+ Years | 377 | 1.06% |
West Columbia Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 16,806 | 47.38% |
Female | 18,661 | 52.62% |
West Columbia Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 26,486 | 74.68% |
African-American | 6,896 | 19.44% |
Hispanic/Latino | 1,085 | 3.06% |
Asian | 446 | 1.26% |
Multiracial | 389 | 1.10% |
Amerindian | 126 | 0.36% |
Other Race | 28 | 0.08% |
Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
West Columbia Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 6,173 | 26.90% |
2. | German | 3,932 | 17.13% |
3. | Irish | 3,225 | 14.05% |
4. | English | 3,181 | 13.86% |
5. | Scotch Irish | 1,203 | 5.24% |
6. | French Non-Basque | 801 | 3.49% |
7. | Scottish | 662 | 2.88% |
8. | Dutch | 569 | 2.48% |
9. | Italian | 541 | 2.36% |
10. | African | 420 | 1.83% |
West Columbia Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 31,309 | 93.48% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 1,282 | 3.83% |
3. | French | 170 | 0.51% |
4. | German | 109 | 0.33% |
5. | Chinese | 103 | 0.31% |
6. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 82 | 0.24% |
7. | Greek | 66 | 0.20% |
8. | Japanese | 66 | 0.20% |
9. | Arabic | 46 | 0.14% |
10. | African | 46 | 0.14% |
West Columbia Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 33,869 | 95.21% |
Naturalized immigrant | 459 | 1.29% |
Not a citizen | 1,244 | 3.50% |
West Columbia Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Columbia Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Columbia Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
29169 | 29171 | |
29170 | 29172 |