Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC

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2024 Population

196,608

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

39.6

0.253% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

24.1%

3.84% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$43,855

2.85% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$111,500

5.49% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

70,363

1.38% 1-year growth

About

8.66% of the households in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (1,978 degrees awarded in 2024), Southeastern Community College (711 degrees), and Robeson Community College (425 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC was $111,500, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

Most people in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC borders Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC, Pender & New Hanover (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Brunswick County PUMA, NC, Cumberland County (East)--Hope Mills & Spring Lake Towns PUMA, NC, Cumberland County (West)--Fayetteville City (West) PUMA, NC, Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, Dillon, Marion and Horry (North) Counties--Loris City PUMA, SC, and Horry (Central and North) County--North Myrtle Beach City PUMA, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 197k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.7% of Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (9.24k people).

In 2024, there were 1.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.3k people) in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 47.1k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (13,698 households), Arabic (406 households), and Hindi (260 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

101,580

Women

51.6%

95,192

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 196,772 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC.

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Citizenship

96.5%

2024 Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.5% of Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
72.3k ± 233
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50.6k ± 480
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
47.1k ± 451

9.31%

Hispanic Population

18.3k people

9.31% of the people in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (18.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,437 ± 1,617 people
Guatemala
1,140 ± 827 people
Honduras
367 ± 470 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 4,437 Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,140 and Honduras with 367.

Foreign-Born Population

4.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.24k people

4.01%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.9k people

As of 2024, 4.7% of Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC residents (9.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC was 4.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,698 households (7.44%)
Arabic
406 households (0.22%)
Hindi
260 households (0.141%)

8.66% of the households in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 7.44% of the households in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,918 ± 326
Gulf War (2001-)
2,229 ± 350
Gulf War (1990s)
1,846 ± 283

Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC.

Health

86.8% of the population of Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 29.9% on employee plans, 29.7% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.2%

Uninsured

29.9%

Employer Coverage

29.7%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC declined by 0.872% from 13.3% to 13.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC employs 70.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC were Construction (5,803 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,197 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,373 people), and the highest paying industries were Furniture & related product manufacturing ($125,540), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($95,434), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($93,112).

Males in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,081. The income inequality in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.389, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,945

Women

49.7%

35,418

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC in 2024 was 70,363 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

70.4k

2024 Value

1.38%

1 Year growth

± 1.38%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.38%, from 69.4k employees to 70.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,755 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,130 people), and Registered nurses (1,789 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

70.4k

2024 Value

1.38%

1 Year growth

± 1.38%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.38%, from 69.4k employees to 70.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,803 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,197 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,373 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,504

Median earning men ± $1,520

$34,510

Median earning women ± $934

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($65,882), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,461), and Public Administration ($53,828).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,462), Public Administration ($45,606), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,328).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (47.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.675%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC awarded 3,496 degrees. The student population of Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,148 male students and 8,363 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC are White (1,601 and 46.2%), Black or African American (784 and 22.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (519 and 15%), and Hispanic or Latino (320 and 9.24%).

The largest universities in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (1,978 and 56.6%), Southeastern Community College (711 and 20.3%), and Robeson Community College (425 and 12.2%).

The most popular majors in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC are General Business Administration & Management (675 and 19.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (287 and 8.21%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (228 and 6.52%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $1,000 for in-state students and $5,000 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 12,511 (33.2% men and 66.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 12,511 students enrolled in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC, 33.2% men and 66.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,373 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
228 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
162 degrees awarded
Sociology
115 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 228 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
1,978 degrees awarded
Southeastern Community College
711 degrees awarded
Robeson Community College
425 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Pembroke with 1,978 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,171 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.504 times less than the 2,325 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,601 degrees mean that there were 2.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 784 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,648) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,799) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.917% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (54.7k), Some college (33.1k), and Secondary Education (29.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC was $111,500 in 2024, which is 0.335 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $105,700 to $111,500, a 5.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC is 67.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$111,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,049

$50,834

Median Property Taxes

±$1,409

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.8%

Homeownership

2024

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.8% of the housing units in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,855

Median Household Income

± $1,572

75k

Number of Households

± 1,840

In 2024, the median household income of the 75k households in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC grew to $43,855 from the previous year's value of $42,638.

The following chart displays the households in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.389

2024 Wage GINI in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC

0.393

2023 Wage GINI in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC

In 2024, the income inequality in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC was 0.389 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.07% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (83.9%)
Carpooled (8.35%)
Worked At Home (5.1%)

In 2024, 83.9% of workers in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.35%) and those who worked at home (5.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.01% of the workforce in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC (46k out of 190k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC is Black, followed by Native American and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.