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Columbus County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Columbus County has 50,487 residents, up 0.0% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 928 households moved in and 935 moved out (-7 net), bringing in a net $4.2M of income. Median household income is $49,442, the median home $146,000 and median rent $824 a month.
In North Carolina: 88th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 92nd of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 87th of 100 counties for median household income · 84th of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Columbus County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick County, NC | 148 | $7.4M |
| Horry County, SC | 109 | $4.4M |
| New Hanover County, NC | 71 | $3.0M |
| Bladen County, NC | 64 | $4.1M |
| Robeson County, NC | 42 | $1.1M |
| Cumberland County, NC | 38 | $1.6M |
| Wake County, NC | 30 | $1.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Columbus County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Horry County, SC | 133 | $5.0M |
| Brunswick County, NC | 115 | $6.9M |
| Bladen County, NC | 85 | $3.4M |
| Robeson County, NC | 64 | $2.1M |
| New Hanover County, NC | 60 | $2.4M |
| Wake County, NC | 36 | $2.3M |
| Cumberland County, NC | 35 | $1.0M |
| Guilford County, NC | 24 | $0.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.