Columbia County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,362 | — | #841 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,644 | -14.0% | #1,658 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,812 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $206,200 | -26.9% | #1,341 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $943 | -18.9% | #1,207 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | +9.1% | #1,692 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.0% of residents in Columbia County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
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.