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Accessing public records in Columbus, NC

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

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

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

North Carolina Department of Public Safety: Provides access to records related to criminal history checks, arrest records, and driver's license records.

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

North Carolina Department of Transportation: Manages records related to vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and driving records.

Complete public record stats in Columbus, NC

Crime rates in Columbus, NC

Primary law enforecment agencies in Columbus

Name Type County City
Polk County Sheriff's Office County Polk
Columbus Police Department City Polk Columbus
On average, overall crime occurs -9% less than the national average and is solved 41% of the time. In Columbus, Larceny is committed at a per capita rate (2704.1 / 100k residents) which is 93% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Larceny occurred 30.8 times per year. And Rape occurs at a lower rate of -100% less than the national average.

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

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 0 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Columbus's per capita rate is -100% less than national rate.

-100%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 0 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Columbus's per capita rate is -100% less than national rate.

-100%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 0 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Columbus's per capita rate is -100% less than national rate.

-100%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 0 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Columbus's per capita rate is -100% less than national rate.

-100%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 0 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Columbus's per capita rate is -100% less than national rate.

-100%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 210.7 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 2.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 33.33%
Columbus's per capita rate is -22% less than national rate.

-22%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 87.8 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 1 | Solved (5yr ave): 40%
Columbus's per capita rate is -69% less than national rate.

-69%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 2704.1 | Last Year Count: 14 | 5-Year Average Count: 30.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 45.45%
Columbus's per capita rate is 93% higher than national rate.

+93%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 0 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Columbus's per capita rate is -100% less than national rate.

-100%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 3002.6 | Last Year Count: 14 | 5-Year Average Count: 34.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 44.44%
Columbus's per capita rate is 54% higher than national rate.

+54%

Income distribution in Columbus, NC

The household income level of $10,000 To $15,000 is 192% more common than the national average, making up 11.3% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -83% less common than the national average, making up 2.9% of the population in Columbus.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Columbus is -39.59% less than National Ave.)

1.9%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Columbus is 27.74% higher than National Ave.)

3.1%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Columbus is 192.13% higher than National Ave.)

11.3%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Columbus is 83.88% higher than National Ave.)

6.7%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Columbus is -29.66% less than National Ave.)

2.7%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Columbus is 110.35% higher than National Ave.)

16.4%

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

12.6%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Columbus is 68.47% higher than National Ave.)

26.8%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Columbus is -22.64% less than National Ave.)

9.4%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Columbus is -59.85% less than National Ave.)

6.3%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Columbus is -83.5% less than National Ave.)

2.9%

Education levels in Columbus, NC

The education level of Some College is 41% more common than the national average, making up 38.5% of the population. And the education level of Graduate Degree is -49% less common than the national average, making up 6.8% of the population in Columbus.

Less Than Highschool (Columbus is 12.38% higher than National Ave.)

12.2%

Highschool (Columbus is -5.62% less than National Ave.)

23%

Some College (Columbus is 41.96% higher than National Ave.)

38.5%

Bachelors (Columbus is -4.45% less than National Ave.)

19.6%

Graduate Degree (Columbus is -49.14% less than National Ave.)

6.8%

College Or Above (Columbus is -22.09% less than National Ave.)

26.4%

Stem Degree (Columbus is -46.13% less than National Ave.)

22.9%

Socioeconimics in Columbus, NC

In Columbus, the Disabled percent is 89% higher than the national average, making up 22.7% of the population. And Limited English percent is -71% lower than the national average, making up 1.5% of the population.

Married (Columbus is 21.02% higher than National Ave.)

54%

Divorced (Columbus is 17.86% higher than National Ave.)

14.4%

Never Married (Columbus is -36.65% less than National Ave.)

21.6%

Widowed (Columbus is 88.93% higher than National Ave.)

10%

Home Ownership (Columbus is 5.86% higher than National Ave.)

62.9%

Rent Burden (Columbus is -17.92% less than National Ave.)

24.6%

Labor Force Participation (Columbus is -10.4% less than National Ave.)

55.9%

Unemployment Rate (Columbus is -53.76% less than National Ave.)

2.6%

Disabled (Columbus is 89.32% higher than National Ave.)

22.7%

Poverty (Columbus is 64.85% higher than National Ave.)

20.7%

Limited English (Columbus is -71.4% less than National Ave.)

1.5%

Commute Time (Columbus is -34.81% less than National Ave.)

16.8%

Health Uninsured (Columbus is 32.59% higher than National Ave.)

10.9%

Demograhics in Columbus, NC

White (Columbus is 38.18% higher than National Ave.)

87.3%

Hispanic (Columbus is -20.09% less than National Ave.)

15.5%

Multiple (Columbus is 9.32% higher than National Ave.)

7.8%

Black (Columbus is -78.73% less than National Ave.)

2.7%

Native (Columbus is 89.33% higher than National Ave.)

1.4%

Asian (Columbus is -90.47% less than National Ave.)

0.6%

Other (Columbus is -96.66% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Pacific (Columbus is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Columbus, NC

Age Under 10 (Columbus is -13.08% less than National Ave.)

10.2%

Age 10 To 19 (Columbus is -37.06% less than National Ave.)

8%

Age 20s (Columbus is -26.72% less than National Ave.)

10%

Age 30s (Columbus is -27.45% less than National Ave.)

9.7%

Age 40s (Columbus is -32.63% less than National Ave.)

8.1%

Age 50s (Columbus is 23.99% higher than National Ave.)

15.3%

Age 60s (Columbus is 17.42% higher than National Ave.)

12.8%

Age 70s (Columbus is 180.9% higher than National Ave.)

18.3%

Age Over 80 (Columbus is 110.58% higher than National Ave.)

7.7%

General info in Columbus, NC

County Name Polk
Population 1,139
Population Proper 1,139
Density 127.4
Age Median 54.20 (Columbus is 46.78% higher than National Ave.)
Family Size 2.70 (Columbus is -14.09% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 35.30 (Columbus is -32.45% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 23,750.00 (Columbus is -33.7% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 162,510.00 (Columbus is -48.77% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 529.00 (Columbus is -57.21% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 24.60 (Columbus is -17.92% less than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Columbus and Polk County

Name Type County City
Polk County Sheriff's Office County Polk
Tryon Police Department City Polk Tryon
Columbus Police Department City Polk Columbus

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