Columbia, South Carolina Metro Area Population (1950-2026)

The current metro area population of Columbia, South Carolina in 2026 is 786,000, a 1.16% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Columbia, South Carolina in 2025 was 777,000, a 1.44% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Columbia, South Carolina in 2024 was 766,000, a 1.46% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Columbia, South Carolina in 2023 was 755,000, a 1.62% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Columbia, South Carolina Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.