Total Population
64,497
Population
Growth Rate
-0.10%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
23.000
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Columbia County
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
Housing & Income
Households
26,588
Total Housing Units
29,983
Owner Occupied
18,606
Renter Occupied
7,982
Vacant
3,395
Median Home Value
$224,633
Average Home Value
$265,346
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.47%
Income Projection
Median Household
$60,958 $70,456
Average Household
$85,156 $99,126
Per Capita
$35,229 $41,776
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,334
Total Employed
25,173
Workers 16+
29,912
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
192
Employed
3,862
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
347
Employed
3,622
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
55
Employed
3,097
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
94
Employed
2,790
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
208
Employed
2,590
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
169
Employed
2,254
Some
High School
2,311
Graduated
High School
17,959
Associates
Degree
4,026
Bachelor's
Degree
7,316
Graduate
Degree
4,757
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
20,480
Non-Resident Commuters
9,196
Drive Alone
23,621
Carpooled
2,148
Public
98
Work At Home
2,674
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23