West Columbia, South Carolina
West Columbia: city in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
About
West Columbia is a city located in the county of Lexington in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,988. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,109 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Columbia
| Population | 18,109 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Lexington County |
| Phone Area Codes | 803 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.02% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.9935,-81.0740 |
| Altitude | 285 feet / 87 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:52:07 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 29169 |
| Population growth | 17.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
West Columbia is located at 33°59'37"N 81°4'26"W (33.9934900, -81.0739800).
West Columbia map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of West Columbia increased by 17.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,988 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,782 | 10.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,905 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,972 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,138 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,296 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,436 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,514 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,969 | 2.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,998 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,109 | 0.61% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in West Columbia
1City of West Columbia - City Hall & Police Department
200 N 12th St, West Columbia, SC 29169 View details
Phone: +18037940721 | Website available
2Agriculture Department-Laboratory
123 Ballard Ct, West Columbia, SC 29172, United States View details
Phone: +18037379700 | Website available
People born in West Columbia (9)
People born in West Columbia, including attorney and politician Alan Wilson, politician Curtis M. Loftis, Jr., baseball player George Jeffcoat, .
More notable people
- Jessica Tyler Brown (American actress) she was born in 02/11/2004
- Jake Knotts (American politician) he was born in 12/12/1944
- Dakota Dozier (American football player) he was born in 30/04/1991
- Georgiana Goddard King (art historian) she was born in 05/08/1871
- Murphy Holloway (American basketball player (1990-)) he was born in 24/04/1990
- Jalek Felton (basketball player) he was born in 01/05/1998
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Columbia, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460020 | Fortis College-Columbia | Columbia (SC) | 29210 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Columbia, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Columbia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cayce West Columbia Post Office | West Columbia (SC) | 29169 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- West Columbia, Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 3,830 people.
Other cities in Lexington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lexington County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 22,716 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| Seven Oaks | 15,144 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| Cayce | 13,994 | City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States |
| Irmo | 12,734 | Town |
| Batesburg-Leesville | 5,402 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Batesburg | 4,380 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Springdale | 2,636 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| South Congaree | 2,485 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| Pineridge | 2,064 | Town in South Carolina |
| Gaston | 1,712 | Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Chapin | 1,664 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA |
| Swansea | 986 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| Pelion | 711 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Gilbert | 657 | Town in South Carolina |
| Summit | 486 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
West Columbia distances to largest South Carolina cities