Columbia County, New York
NY · FIPS 36021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61,100 | — | #884 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,528 | +8.5% | #523 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.8 years | +28.0% | #236 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $347,100 | +23.1% | #433 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,260 | +8.3% | #465 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -3.9% | #1,300 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Columbia County has a population of 61,100, making it the #884 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.8 years, which is 28.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Columbia County is $81,528, ranking #523 out of 3,222 counties — 8.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Columbia County is $347,100 (+23.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,260/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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96.6% of residents in Columbia County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.
About Columbia County, New York
Columbia County, New York has a total population of 61,100, making it the 884th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Columbia County is 49.8 years, which is 28.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Columbia County is $81,528, which ranks #523 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Columbia County is $347,100, 23.1% above the national median. Renters in Columbia County pay a median gross rent of $1,260 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Columbia County, 39.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Columbia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.3%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
All data for Columbia County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.