COUNTY · NC
Columbus County, North Carolina
Columbus County is a county in North Carolina with FIPS code 37047 and an estimated population of 50,121 (Census 2023), 51st largest of 100 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Columbus County
- State
- North Carolina
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 37047
- State FIPS
- 37
- Population (2023)
- 50,121
- Change since 2020
- -0.7%
- State rank
- 51 of 100
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Other counties in North Carolina
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Columbus County?
Columbus County, North Carolina has the five-digit FIPS code 37047: 37 for the state and 047 for the county.
What state is Columbus County in?
Columbus County is in North Carolina.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.