Columbia County

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Singing a tune of rich history

Originally part of Northumberland County, Columbia County came into existence in March 1813. But its origins call back to Joseph Hopkinson’s song, “Hail Columbia,” first sung at the Chestnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia on April 25, 1798. Coal mining operations began in the mid-nineteenth century and continued until the 1960s.

Choose Your Own Adventure like the Benton Rodeo, gain more insight into Columbia County’s history, or learn more about the area with the Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Columbia County64,19967,35464,49764,174

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Population by Age

Population2024
0-42,805
5-93,132
10-143,249
15-195,305
20-245,929
25-293,378
30-343,759
35-393,514
40-443,469
45-493,428
50-543,913
55-594,017
60-644,438
65-694,372
70-743,628
75-792,718
80-841,726
85+1,717
18+53,277
Median Age42

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Population by Race

Columbia County2024
Total64,497.00
White Alone91.19%
Black Alone1.56%
American Indian Alone0.18%
Asian Alone1.13%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race1.55%
Two or More Races4.36%
Hispanic Origin4.02%
Diversity Index23.00

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Growth Rate

Columbia County2024 - 2029
Population-0.10%
Households0.28%
Families0.21%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households24,93026,49926,58826,965
Housing Units27,74829,51929,98330,312
Owner Occupied Units18,60619,258
Renter Occupied Units7,9827,707
Vacant Units3,3953,347

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Home Value

Columbia County20242029
Median Home Value$224,633$268,670
Average Home Value$265,346$320,036
<$50,000956715
$50,000 - $99,999956605
$100,000 - $149,9992,3221,458
$150,000 - $199,9993,3222,498
$200,000 - $249,9993,5463,387
$250,000 - $299,9992,2722,587
$300,000 - $399,9992,6923,638
$400,000 - $499,9991,1681,879
$500,000 - $749,9999771,815
$1,000,000 +82133

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,271
2000-20091,864
1990-19992,473
1980-19893,681
1970-19795,454
1960-19692,936
1950-19592,612
1940-19491,637
1939 or Before7,744

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

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Income

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Income

Columbia County20242029
Median Household$60,958$70,456
Average Household$85,156$99,126
Per Capita$35,229$41,776

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Household Income

Columbia County2024
<$15,0002,671
$15,000 - $24,9992,282
$25,000 - $34,9992,130
$35,000 - $49,9993,640
$50,000 - $74,9994,816
$75,000 - $99,9993,231
$100,000 - $149,9994,504
$150,000 - $199,9991,805
$200,000+1,509

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+29,912
In-County Residents20,480
Out-of-County Residents9,196
Drive Alone23,621
Carpooled2,148
Public Transport98
Work at Home2,674
Motorcycle14
Bicycle20
Walked1,201
Other136
Less than 5 minutes914
5-9 minutes3,959
10-14 minutes4,517
15-19 minutes4,868
20-24 minutes4,220
25-29 minutes1,867
30-34 minutes2,584
35-39 minutes592
40-44 minutes1,224
45-59 minutes1,390
60-89 minutes699
90+ minutes404
Average Travel Time21

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees25,173
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt172
Mining13
Utilities16
Construction1,223
Manufacturing2,790
Wholesale Trade961
  
Retail Trade3,622
  
Transportation/Warehouse495
Information646
  
Finance & Insurance594
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing391
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,165
Legal Services151
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises134
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt188
Educational Services3,097
HealthCare/Social Assist3,862
Arts/Entertainment/Rec354
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs2,590
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,364
Auto Repair/Maintenance195
Public Administration Emp1,303

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Educational Attainment (25+)

Columbia County2024
<9th Grade806
Some High School2,311
GED1,486
Graduated High School17,959
Some College/No Degree5,416
Associates Degree4,026
Bachelor's Degree7,316
Graduate Degree4,757

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses2,334
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus40
Mining Bus3
Utilities Bus3
Construction Bus161
Manufacturing Bus94
Wholesale Trade Bus73
  
Retail Trade Bus347
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus48
Information Bus41
  
Finance & Insurance Bus97
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus90
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus157
Legal Services Bus35
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus7
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus56
Educational Services Bus55
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus192
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus45
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus208
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus405
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus68
Public Administration Bus137

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

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