Columbia SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Columbia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Columbia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Columbia is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Columbia is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Columbia is $290,829.
The median income in Columbia is $54,437.
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Columbia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Columbia | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Columbia, PA Weather
The average high in Columbia is 63.3° and the average low is 42.9°.
There are 75.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.4 inches of precipitation each year with 21.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Columbia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Columbia, PA Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Columbia
The crimes are not bad like other places. The are not to good but really cool teachers.
My favorite place was downtown. It is beautiful. Things to watch for high schoolers fighting in the streets, but not to many.
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Columbia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Columbia
The current population in Columbia is 10,278. The population has decreased 1.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,278 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 10,217 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 10,203 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 10,243 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 10,369 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 10,382 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 10,389 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 10,430 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 10,382 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 10,394 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 10,399 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 10,390 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 10,413 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 10,425 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 10,391 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbia
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Columbia is:
66.1% White with 6,789 White residents.
7.7% African American with 790 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 22 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 52 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 271 Two Or More residents.
22.9% Hispanic with 2,354 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Columbia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.1% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.7% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 22.9% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Columbia
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Columbia is 45.4% female with 4,666 female residents.
Columbia is 54.6% male with 5,612 male residents.
| Gender | Columbia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 54.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Columbia completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Columbia completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in Columbia completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Columbia completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Columbia completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Columbia completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Columbia completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Columbia completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Columbia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Columbia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Columbia, Pennsylvania
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7.9% of households in Columbia earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Columbia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.3% of households in Columbia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.5% of households in Columbia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.6% of households in Columbia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Columbia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.2% of households in Columbia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Columbia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Columbia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Columbia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Columbia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
