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Accessing public records in Columbia, SC

Columbia is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Richland County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Richland County Sheriff's Office and Columbia Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Orangeburg and Newberry.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Columbia residents.

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC): Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

South Carolina Judicial Department: Provides access to court records, including civil, criminal, probate, and family court documents. Each county has its Clerk of Court's office where these records are typically maintained.

South Carolina Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Manages records related to vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and driving records.

South Carolina Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

South Carolina Department of Archives and History: Houses historical records, manuscripts, and other materials relevant to the history of South Carolina and its residents.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Richland County include University of South Carolina: Columbia, Department of Mental Health, State Museum, Columbia College, State Transport Police: Richland County, Department of Public Safety Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit, Benedict College, Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control:, Forestry Commission: Richland County, Department of Natural Resources: Richland County and Highway Patrol: Richland County.

Complete public record stats in Columbia, SC

Crime rates in Columbia, SC

Primary law enforecment agencies in Columbia

Name Type County City
Richland County Sheriff's Office County Richland
Columbia Police Department City Richland Columbia
On average, overall crime occurs 87% more than the national average and is solved 24% of the time. In Columbia, Larceny is committed at a per capita rate (3229.6 / 100k residents) which is 130% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Larceny occurred 4433.4 times per year. And the least common crime is Arson but is still committed 17% more than the national average. And is solved 16.09% of the time.

Reporting Agency: Columbia Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 499 | Last Year Count: 667 | 5-Year Average Count: 685 | Solved (5yr ave): 37.84%
Columbia's per capita rate is 86% higher than national rate.

+86%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 711.4 | Last Year Count: 825 | 5-Year Average Count: 976.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 34.69%
Columbia's per capita rate is 87% higher than national rate.

+87%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 138.1 | Last Year Count: 100 | 5-Year Average Count: 189.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 22.57%
Columbia's per capita rate is 70% higher than national rate.

+70%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 12.7 | Last Year Count: 15 | 5-Year Average Count: 17.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 16.09%
Columbia's per capita rate is 17% higher than national rate.

+17%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 14.1 | Last Year Count: 13 | 5-Year Average Count: 19.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 61.86%
Columbia's per capita rate is 124% higher than national rate.

+124%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 574.6 | Last Year Count: 495 | 5-Year Average Count: 788.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 8.09%
Columbia's per capita rate is 113% higher than national rate.

+113%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 493.9 | Last Year Count: 428 | 5-Year Average Count: 678 | Solved (5yr ave): 5.84%
Columbia's per capita rate is 75% higher than national rate.

+75%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 3229.6 | Last Year Count: 3011 | 5-Year Average Count: 4433.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 12.99%
Columbia's per capita rate is 130% higher than national rate.

+130%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 60.2 | Last Year Count: 38 | 5-Year Average Count: 82.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 30.02%
Columbia's per capita rate is 51% higher than national rate.

+51%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 4298.1 | Last Year Count: 3934 | 5-Year Average Count: 5900.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 11.51%
Columbia's per capita rate is 120% higher than national rate.

+120%

Income distribution in Columbia, SC

The household income level of Under $5,000 is 147% more common than the national average, making up 7.8% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -31% less common than the national average, making up 12.1% of the population in Columbia.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Columbia is 147.98% higher than National Ave.)

7.8%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Columbia is 106.03% higher than National Ave.)

5%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Columbia is 55.11% higher than National Ave.)

6%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Columbia is 15.27% higher than National Ave.)

4.2%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Columbia is 56.32% higher than National Ave.)

6%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Columbia is 24.41% higher than National Ave.)

9.7%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Columbia is 16.33% higher than National Ave.)

12.6%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Columbia is -6.97% less than National Ave.)

14.8%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Columbia is -13.59% less than National Ave.)

10.5%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Columbia is -28.62% less than National Ave.)

11.2%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Columbia is -31.17% less than National Ave.)

12.1%

Education levels in Columbia, SC

Colleges in Richland County

Name Type
University of South Carolina: Columbia University or College
Columbia College University or College
Benedict College University or College
The education level of Graduate Degree is 46% more common than the national average, making up 19.6% of the population. And the education level of Highschool is -20% less common than the national average, making up 19.3% of the population in Columbia.

Less Than Highschool (Columbia is -12.49% less than National Ave.)

9.5%

Highschool (Columbia is -20.8% less than National Ave.)

19.3%

Some College (Columbia is -2.29% less than National Ave.)

26.5%

Bachelors (Columbia is 22.36% higher than National Ave.)

25.1%

Graduate Degree (Columbia is 46.6% higher than National Ave.)

19.6%

College Or Above (Columbia is 31.92% higher than National Ave.)

44.7%

Stem Degree (Columbia is -2.13% less than National Ave.)

41.6%

Socioeconimics in Columbia, SC

In Columbia, the Poverty percent is 93% higher than the national average, making up 24.3% of the population. And Limited English percent is -77% lower than the national average, making up 1.2% of the population.

Married (Columbia is -33.67% less than National Ave.)

29.6%

Divorced (Columbia is -12.43% less than National Ave.)

10.7%

Never Married (Columbia is 63.36% higher than National Ave.)

55.7%

Widowed (Columbia is -24.43% less than National Ave.)

4%

Home Ownership (Columbia is -22.41% less than National Ave.)

46.1%

Rent Burden (Columbia is 32.47% higher than National Ave.)

39.7%

Labor Force Participation (Columbia is 4.51% higher than National Ave.)

65.2%

Unemployment Rate (Columbia is 29.83% higher than National Ave.)

7.3%

Disabled (Columbia is 6.76% higher than National Ave.)

12.8%

Poverty (Columbia is 93.52% higher than National Ave.)

24.3%

Limited English (Columbia is -77.12% less than National Ave.)

1.2%

Commute Time (Columbia is -35.58% less than National Ave.)

16.6%

Health Uninsured (Columbia is 4.61% higher than National Ave.)

8.6%

Demograhics in Columbia, SC

White (Columbia is -19.75% less than National Ave.)

50.7%

Black (Columbia is 222.22% higher than National Ave.)

40.9%

Hispanic (Columbia is -71.13% less than National Ave.)

5.6%

Multiple (Columbia is -43.94% less than National Ave.)

4%

Asian (Columbia is -58.68% less than National Ave.)

2.6%

Other (Columbia is -76.64% less than National Ave.)

1.4%

Native (Columbia is -72.95% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Pacific (Columbia is -0.07% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Age distribution in Columbia, SC

Age Under 10 (Columbia is -19.9% less than National Ave.)

9.4%

Age 10 To 19 (Columbia is 47.12% higher than National Ave.)

18.7%

Age 20s (Columbia is 86.87% higher than National Ave.)

25.5%

Age 30s (Columbia is -2.02% less than National Ave.)

13.1%

Age 40s (Columbia is -19.32% less than National Ave.)

9.7%

Age 50s (Columbia is -25.44% less than National Ave.)

9.2%

Age 60s (Columbia is -28.44% less than National Ave.)

7.8%

Age 70s (Columbia is -32.46% less than National Ave.)

4.4%

Age Over 80 (Columbia is -42.57% less than National Ave.)

2.1%

General info in Columbia, SC

County Name Richland
Population 640,502
Population Proper 137,276
Density 377.3
Age Median 28.20 (Columbia is -23.63% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.02 (Columbia is -3.91% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 49.10 (Columbia is -6.04% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 24,416.00 (Columbia is -31.84% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 190,801.00 (Columbia is -39.85% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 1,007.00 (Columbia is -18.55% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 39.70 (Columbia is 32.47% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Columbia and Richland County

Name Type County City
Richland County Sheriff's Office County Richland
Columbia Police Department City Richland Columbia
Forest Acres Police Department City Richland Forest Acres
University of South Carolina: Columbia University or College Richland
Department of Mental Health Other State Agency Richland
State Museum Other State Agency Richland
Columbia College University or College Richland
State Transport Police: Richland County Other State Agency Richland
Department of Public Safety Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit Other State Agency Richland
Benedict College University or College Richland
Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control: Other State Agency Richland
Forestry Commission: Richland County Other State Agency Richland
Department of Natural Resources: Richland County Other State Agency Richland
Highway Patrol: Richland County State Police Richland

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