Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Columbia’s trail network density is 2.3 miles per square mile, where North Carolina’s towns sit at 0.2 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Its National Register listings include Tyrrell County Courthouse and Scuppernong River Bridge. Columbia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Columbia beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Columbia, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Columbia.
Jobs in Columbia fell by 100 from 2013 to 2023, to 342. In Columbia, 27% of residents live below the poverty line, above both North Carolina’s towns (13%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Its average commute comes in at 34 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 32 miles away.
| Columbia | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 27% | 13% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $26,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 6.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Public schools: the Tyrrell County Schools. Its two schools are below. The 2 public schools in Columbia teach 266 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 90 | D |
| Columbia HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 176 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
FEMA puts 79% of Columbia’s expected hazard losses down to hurricanes, and 8% to inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities. 173 flood insurance claims have been paid here since 1985.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Columbia, the median rent is $678 a month. Among households here, 49% are owner-occupiers. Typical home values rose 1.2% in the year to September 2026.
| Columbia | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 49% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $678 a month | $1,085 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Columbia, just over a third of adults get no exercise outside work. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Columbia is ahead of North Carolina on 2 and behind on 17. Among adults here, 46% have high blood pressure and 28% say their health is fair or poor.
| Columbia | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 38% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 19% | 19% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| What stands out | Columbia | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.7% | 14.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.7% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 25.6% | 15.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest park or preserve is Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, at 57 acres. 3.0 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge | 0.3 mi | 57 |
| 2. Kitty Hawk Woods | — | 9 |
| 3. Tyrrell County Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Columbia; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Columbia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
Where Columbia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 places in Columbia on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Columbia is a town in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 610 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Tyrrell County.
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Columbia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
