Columbia County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 65,362 #841 / 3,222
74th
Median Household Income $64,644 -14.0% #1,658 / 3,222
49th
Median Age 41.0 years +5.4% #1,812 / 3,222
44th
Median Home Value $206,200 -26.9% #1,341 / 3,222
58th
Median Gross Rent $943 -18.9% #1,207 / 3,222
62th
Poverty Rate 13.7% +9.1% #1,692 / 3,222
48th

Demographics

Columbia County has a population of 65,362, making it the #841 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Columbia County is $64,644, ranking #1,658 out of 3,222 counties — 14.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.

Median Household Income
$64,644 −14.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,658 of 3,222
49th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,218 −19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,896 of 3,222
41th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.7% +9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,692 of 3,222
48th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.0% +12.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,527 of 3,222
22th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.6% −21.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,046 of 3,222
68th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.9 min −13.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,163 of 3,222
33th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Columbia County is $206,200 (-26.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $943/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.5%.

Median Home Value
$206,200 −26.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,341 of 3,222
58th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$943 −18.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,207 of 3,222
62th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.5% +7.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,345 of 3,222
27th percentile
69.5% Homeownership

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Health

96.0% of residents in Columbia County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.

96.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0% +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #288 of 3,222
91th percentile

About Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Columbia County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 65,362, making it the 841st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Columbia County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Columbia County is $64,644, which ranks #1,658 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.

The median home value in Columbia County is $206,200, 26.9% below the national median. Renters in Columbia County pay a median gross rent of $943 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Columbia County, 26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.9 min.

Columbia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).

All data for Columbia County, Pennsylvania 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.