Columbus County, North Carolina Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Columbus County is lying in the state of North Carolina. With an area of 953 square miles, Columbus County is one of the largest counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 5,474 residents. Columbus County's population density of suburban makes it one of the most densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Whiteville, with a population of 18,960.
Columbus County is one of the
prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Columbus County residents is $27,289, putting the area in in the bottom fifth of all counties in North Carolina. In keeping with this, the average home value in Columbus County is $64,211, well below the state average of $104,755.
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The county spending on education in Columbus County is $6,714 per student per year, the highest in the state (and reflecting the emphasis given to schools in the county). The student-teacher ratio in Columbus County schools is 19 students to a teacher.
Commute times for people living in Columbus County average 23 min., about the same than the number for North Carolina as a whole.