West Columbia
City in Lexington County, South Carolina
West Columbia is a city in Lexington County, South Carolina, with 17,416 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 285 ft (87 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Springdale, 2.2 miles S.
- 17,416residents (2020 Census)
- 285 ftelevation · 87 m
- 9.4 sq miland area · 24.4 km²
- 1,852 / sq mipopulation density
- 29169ZIP code
About West Columbia
West Columbia, formerly Brookland, is a city and commuter town in the suburban eastern sections of Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Columbia had a population of 17,416. West Columbia is bordered to the east by Columbia, the state capital, across the Congaree River. It is near Columbia's city center or downtown district as well as the South Carolina State House and the Congaree Vista, known locally as "the Vista". The city is bordered to the south by its sister suburb, Cayce. A small portion of the city borders the town of Lexington to the east. West Columbia is part of the greater Columbia, South Carolina metropolitan area.
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Living in West Columbia
- Median household income
- $56,912
- Median home value
- $201,700
- Median rent
- $1,201/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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West Columbia had 17,416 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,416 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,852 per sq mi (715 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Columbia at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lexington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,416 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.41 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9900° N, 81.0999° W |
| ZIP code | 29169 |
| Official website | westcolumbiasc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4575850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Columbia
- Springdale2.2 mi S
- Oak Grove3.0 mi W
- Olympia3.8 mi E
- St. Andrews4.2 mi N
- Cayce4.4 mi SE
- Seven Oaks4.5 mi NW
- Arthurtown5.9 mi E
- South Congaree6.0 mi S
- Pine Ridge6.1 mi S
- Lexington7.0 mi W
- Forest Acres7.8 mi NE
- Red Bank8.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Columbia
What county is West Columbia in?
West Columbia is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
What is the population of West Columbia, SC?
17,416 people lived in West Columbia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Columbia, SC?
The ZIP code of West Columbia is 29169.
What is the elevation of West Columbia?
285 feet (87 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Columbia?
Springdale (2.2 mi), Oak Grove (3.0 mi), Olympia (3.8 mi), St. Andrews (4.2 mi), Cayce (4.4 mi).
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