Columbia township, North Carolina
Columbia township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Columbia township is a geographic entity located in Randolph County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,330. The land area covers 55.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,330 | ±847 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,731 | ±261 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,033 | ±303 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,731 | ±261 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 302 | ±146 |
| Median Home Value | $160,800 | ±$11,009 |
| Median Gross Rent | $756 | ±$83 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,146 | ±$6,265 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,020 | ±$3,358 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | ±9.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,564 | ±711 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,363 | ±454 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.4% | ±6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 148,389 (2024)
ID: 171111
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK TO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER
725 MCDOWELL RD, ASHEBORO NC 27205
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Columbia | 09-13 | Columbia, NC | |
| Regular School Columbia | 06-08 | Columbia, NC | |
| Regular School Columbia | PK-05 | Columbia, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Asheboro, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Asheboro, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bennett, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Bear Creek, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Asheboro, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bear Creek, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Siler City, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Randolph Community College
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College | 13.7 mi away | 629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboro, NC, 27205 |
3366330200
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RAMSEUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 1512 MAIN ST, RAMSEUR, NC, 27316 |
(336) 824-2232
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Health And Style Institute
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College | 23.2 mi away | 500 Four Seasons Town Centre, Greensboro, NC, 27407 |
3368853452
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JOHN W. CLARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 111 SUMNER PL, FRANKLINVILLE, NC, 27248 |
(336) 824-4020
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Bennett College
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College | 23.3 mi away | 900 E Washington St, Greensboro, NC, 27401-3239 |
3365172100
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LIBERTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 239 S FAYETTEVILLE ST, LIBERTY, NC, 27298 |
(336) 622-4605
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North Carolina A & T State University
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College | 23.5 mi away | 1601 E Market St, Greensboro, NC, 27411 |
3363347500
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WREN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 500 N 2ND AVE, SILER CITY, NC, 27344 |
(919) 742-2016
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Leons Beauty School Inc
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College Vocational | 23.8 mi away | 1305 Coliseum BLVD, Greensboro, NC, 27403-2604 |
3362744601
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RANDLEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 142 WEST ACADEMY STREET, RANDLEMAN, NC, 27317 |
(336) 498-3141
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SILER CITY 2 N, NC US, located 8.2 miles from Columbia township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.2° | 29.8° | 40.0° | 3.85" | 0.4" |
| February | 54.3° | 32.1° | 43.2° | 3.23" | 0.1" |
| March | 61.8° | 38.7° | 50.3° | 4.22" | 0.6" |
| April | 71.3° | 46.8° | 59.0° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.8° | 56.2° | 67.0° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.0° | 64.5° | 74.8° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.5° | 68.7° | 78.6° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.8° | 67.0° | 76.9° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.8° | 60.6° | 70.7° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.1° | 48.4° | 59.7° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.2° | 38.3° | 49.7° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| December | 53.0° | 33.1° | 43.0° | 3.63" | 0.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramseur town | Town | 3.0 mi | — |
| Staley town | Town | 4.1 mi | — |
| Franklinville town | Town | 4.9 mi | — |
| Liberty town | Town | 6.9 mi | — |
| Siler City town | Town | 8.4 mi | — |
| Asheboro city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3715190732. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.