The Town FilesColumbia County, Georgia
162,434 people. The median home is worth $305,300 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $95,592.
Towns in Columbia County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans | 34,536 | $366,100 | $125,098 | 42.0 |
| Martinez | 34,535 | $246,100 | $81,602 | 39.1 |
| Grovetown | 15,577 | $254,300 | $85,660 | 34.3 |
| Harlem | 3,571 | $274,500 | $46,197 | 34.4 |
People and housing
| Columbia County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $305,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,409 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $95,592 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
39,629 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,681 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 382 storm events in Columbia County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Columbia County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).