Columbia, SC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 133,114 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +14.5%

Median Age: 28.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $878.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Columbia: 88.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (16.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.7% for Black residents, 16.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 80.7% for American Indian residents, 2.3% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 19.5% for other race residents, 17.1% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (8.5%), English (5.7%), German (4.8%), Irish (3.6%), African (3.2%), European (2.3%).

Elevation: 314 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $42,646 (it was $31,141 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,029 (it was $18,853 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $192,500 (it was $96,800 in 2000) Columbia:$192,500SC:$161,800

Races:
      White alone - 63,117 - 47.0%
      Black alone - 55,454 - 41.3%
      Hispanic - 7,937 - 5.9%
      Asian alone - 3,813 - 2.8%
      Two or more races - 2,657 - 2.0%
      Other race alone - 709 - 0.5%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 312 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 180 - 0.1%

From the creation of Columbia by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1786, the site of Columbia was important to the overall development of the state. The Congarees, a frontier fort on the west bank of the Congaree River, was the head of navigation in the Santee River system. A ferry was established by the colonial government in 1754 to connect the fort with the growing settlements on the higher ground on the east bank.

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Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing in all cities throughout the State and in the event the parties for the DNA test are located in different cities or States, Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate and schedule all of the DNA tests to ensure that all parties are accommodated in a convenient manner. As an example if the mother and child are in one city, but the alleged father is in another, we will contact all parties to schedule the DNA test at a convenient location and time and report the results back to the authorized parties.

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Legal or NON-Legal DNA Tests

At times persons in need of a DNA test will look for the cheapest method or a home DNA kit, however a cheap or "do it yourself" DNA test many times are not accurate or will stand a legal challenge or can successfully defend a legal challenge in a court of law. Not all laboratory's or DNA testing centers are equal. Accredited Drug Testing only uses DNA testing Columbia qualified and certified testing centers and nationally recognized DNA testing Columbia laboratories.

When scheduling a DNA test regardless of the purpose, Accredited Drug Testing recommends always utilizing a legal DNA test procedure for current or future use. A legal DNA test has very specific Chain of Custody test procedures which insures that the DNA test results can be used in a legal proceeding. A non-legal DNA test will provide the results, but cannot be used in any type of legal matter. When conducting a legal DNA test all parties must present a valid form of identification, photographs will be taken of all parties, legal guardian documentation and or birth certificates of any minor children may be required. These procedures for a legal DNA test insure that should the DNA test results be used in a legal proceeding, the chain of custody is carefully followed and no challenge to the results can be successfully made, that's why it's always best to schedule a legal DNA test.

DNA testing can be used for the following purposes

  • Birth Certificate Modification
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Adoption
  • Wills/Insurance
  • Immigration

DNA Paternity Testing Columbia

A DNA test for paternity purposes determines the biological father of a child. Every human inherits specific DNA from both biological parents, half from the mother and half from the father. A DNA test examines a child's DNA pattern with that of a alleged father to determine if the child and the alleged father have the same DNA. Results of a properly administered DNA test utilizing a AABB accredited laboratory are 99.9% accurate. While DNA paternity testing maybe stressful for some parties involved, Accredited Drug Testing is committed to making the entire DNA paternity testing experience, professional, convenient, confidential and Stress Free.

Establishing a biological relationship is important and has many benefits including

  • Medical history for the child
  • Establishing legal, custodial and inheritance claims
  • Enhances the family unit and bond between father and other family members

When administering a DNA test to a child/minor, the legal guardian must be present and provide authorization for the DNA test to be conducted. The legal guardian can be the mother, father or other natural or court ordered person who has legal decision making authority over the minor child.

DNA Immigration Testing

DNA testing can be used for reasons relating to immigration and the biological relationship between a petitioner and affiliated individual. DNA immigration testing can be used for paternity tests, maternity tests, sibling relationship and other purposes required by the U.S Department of State. Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate the entire process, including scheduling the DNA test for parties located in the United States and forward the DNA collection kit to the U.S Embassy located in a foreign country where the other party is located. Once the DNA collection has occurred at one of our testing centers in the U.S and at the U.S Embassy where the other parties are located, Accredited Drug Testing will ensure that all specimens are sent to the lab for DNA testing and provide the results once the AABB laboratory has analyzed the DNA test.

What is a DNA test?

A DNA test is a procedure to determine if exact biological characteristics exist in one person's DNA and those exact same DNA characteristics in another person's DNA makeup. As humans each of us have different DNA makeup, however parents and children have the same DNA, siblings from the same parents have the same DNA and grandparents have the same DNA as grandchildren. A DNA test is a non-intrusive procedure usually utilizing a oral swab from all parties, which then follows a specific chain of custody process in which the oral swab specimens are sent to a certified and accredited AABB laboratory. The Laboratory than analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.

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How to schedule a DNA Testing Columbia?

It's simple, contact Accredited Drug Testing at (800)221-4291, and provide various information including the city you wish to take the DNA test, who will be taking the DNA test, mother, child and alleged father. When the parties are available to take the DNA test (Accredited Drug Testing will schedule the appointment with each available party). Once the results are received from the AABB laboratory Accredited Drug Testing will forward the results by email and U.S Mail (Hard Copy) to all authorized parties.

How long does it take for DNA test results?

Once all parties have completed the DNA test collection, the specimens are immediately sent to the certified AABB laboratory and results are usually available in 3-5 business days.

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Columbia, SC 29201
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COLUMBIA, SC 29201
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Columbia, SC 29203
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COLUMBIA, SC 29204
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COLUMBIA, SC 29205
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COLUMBIA, SC 29206
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COLUMBIA, SC 29210
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COLUMBIA, SC 29210
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WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
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COLUMBIA, SC 29210
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COLUMBIA, SC 29210
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COLUMBIA, SC 29209
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WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
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WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
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COLUMBIA, SC 29206
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COLUMBIA, SC 29206
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COLUMBIA, SC 29209
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COLUMBIA, SC 29212
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COLUMBIA, SC 29203
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Columbia, SC 29223
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COLUMBIA, SC 29223
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COLUMBIA, SC 29203
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LEXINGTON, SC 29072
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Lexington, SC 29073
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LUGOFF, SC 29078
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Local Area Info: Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia is the capital and second largest city of the U.S. state of South Carolina, with a population estimate of 134,309 as of 2016. The city serves as the county seat of Richland County, and a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. It is the center of the Columbia metropolitan statistical area, which had a population of 767,598 as of the 2010 United States Census, growing to 817,488 by July 1, 2016, according to 2015 U.S. Census estimates. The name Columbia is a poetic term used for the United States, originating from the name of Christopher Columbus.

The city is located approximately 13 miles (21 km) northwest of the geographic center of South Carolina, and is the primary city of the Midlands region of the state. It lies at the confluence of the Saluda River and the Broad River, which merge at Columbia to form the Congaree River. Columbia is home to the University of South Carolina, the state's flagship university and the largest in the state, and is also the site of Fort Jackson, the largest United States Army installation for Basic Combat Training. Columbia is also located 20 miles west of the site of McEntire Joint National Guard Base, which is operated by the U.S. Air Force and is used as a training base for the 169th Fighter Wing of The South Carolina Air National Guard. Columbia is also the location of the South Carolina State House, which is the center of government for the state. In 1860, the city was the location of the South Carolina Secession Convention, which marked the departure of the first state from the Union in the events leading up to the Civil War.

At the time of European encounter, the inhabitants of the area that became Columbia were a people called the Congaree. In May 1540, a Spanish expedition led by Hernando de Soto traversed what is now Columbia while moving northward. The expedition produced the earliest written historical records of the area, which was part of the regional Cofitachequi chiefdom.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 133,114 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +14.5%

Median Age: 28.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $878.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Columbia: 88.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (16.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.7% for Black residents, 16.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 80.7% for American Indian residents, 2.3% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 19.5% for other race residents, 17.1% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (8.5%), English (5.7%), German (4.8%), Irish (3.6%), African (3.2%), European (2.3%).

Elevation: 314 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $42,646 (it was $31,141 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,029 (it was $18,853 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $192,500 (it was $96,800 in 2000) Columbia:$192,500SC:$161,800

Races:
      White alone - 63,117 - 47.0%
      Black alone - 55,454 - 41.3%
      Hispanic - 7,937 - 5.9%
      Asian alone - 3,813 - 2.8%
      Two or more races - 2,657 - 2.0%
      Other race alone - 709 - 0.5%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 312 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 180 - 0.1%

From the creation of Columbia by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1786, the site of Columbia was important to the overall development of the state. The Congarees, a frontier fort on the west bank of the Congaree River, was the head of navigation in the Santee River system. A ferry was established by the colonial government in 1754 to connect the fort with the growing settlements on the higher ground on the east bank.

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