Columbia County Summary

Life in Columbia County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Columbia County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Columbia County:

  • The population in Columbia County is 64,924.

  • The median home value in Columbia County is $215,730.

  • The median income in Columbia County is $59,457.

  • The median rent in Columbia County is $862.

  • The unemployment rate in Columbia County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Columbia County is 15.3%.

  • The average high in Columbia County is 65.8° and there are 101.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Columbia County

List Of Cities & Towns in Columbia County

Bloomsburg, PA Population 12,836

Berwick, PA Population 10,318

Ashland, PA Population 2,493

Espy, PA Population 1,568

Catawissa, PA Population 1,387

Lightstreet, PA Population 1,298

Almedia, PA Population 1,225

Mifflinville, PA Population 1,204

Millville, PA Population 1,000

Briar Creek, PA Population 938

Lime Ridge, PA Population 853

Benton, PA Population 502

Buckhorn, PA Population 499

Orangeville, PA Population 404

Fernville, PA Population 398

Wilburton Number One, PA Population 379

Numidia, PA Population 322

Jamison City, PA Population 293

Locustdale, PA Population 275

Stillwater, PA Population 221

Rupert, PA Population 220

Aristes, PA Population 199

Iola, PA Population 176

Rohrsburg, PA Population 169

Jerseytown, PA Population 169

Mainville, PA Population 148

Slabtown, PA Population 128

Foundryville, PA Population 96

Eyers Grove, PA Population 70

Waller, PA Population 69

Jonestown, PA Population 64

Wilburton Number Two, PA Population 57

Centralia, PA Population 0

Map Of Columbia County

Columbia County, PA Weather

  • The average high in Columbia County is 65.8°.

  • There are 78.6 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.2 inches of rain each year with 13.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:13 hours of sun each day in Columbia County.

StatColumbia County
Mean High65.8
Nice Days78.6
Rainfall101.2
Snowfall13.4
Sunny_hours4:13
65.8°
Average High
101.2
Inches of Rain

Columbia County Photos

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Columbia County Demographics

Population over time in Columbia County

The current population in Columbia County is 64,924. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 65,013 -0.6%
2021 65,390 -0.5%
2020 65,715 -

Gender in Columbia County

  • Columbia County is 51.6% female with 33,526 female residents.

  • Columbia County is 48.4% male with 31,398 male residents.

Female
51.6% (33,526)
Male
48.4% (31,398)
Gender Columbia County PA USA
Female 51.6% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 48.4% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Columbia County

Columbia County is:

  • 91.6% White with 59,481 White residents.

  • 1.8% African American with 1,156 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 669 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 125 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 248 Other residents.

  • 1.5% Two Or More with 1,003 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.4% Hispanic with 2,219 Hispanic residents.

White
91.6% (59,481)
African American
1.8% (1,156)
American Indian
0.0% (23)
Asian
1.0% (669)
Hawaiian
0.2% (125)
Other
0.4% (248)
Two Or More
1.5% (1,003)
Hispanic
3.4% (2,219)

Table: Columbia County By Race

Race Columbia County PA USA
White 91.6% 74.5% 58.9%
African American 1.8% 10.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 3.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.5% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.4% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Columbia County, Pennsylvania

  • 6.0% of households in Columbia County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Columbia County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Columbia County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Columbia County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Columbia County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Columbia County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Columbia County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Columbia County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Columbia County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Columbia County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (3,893)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (3,236)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (6,400)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (5,130)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.1% (9,134)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (11,942)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (8,249)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.4% (10,010)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.8% (3,788)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (3,138)
Income Columbia County PA USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 3.9% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 7.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.1% 11.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 16.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.4% 17.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 8.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 10.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Columbia County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Columbia County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Columbia County completed high school / ged.

  • 13.0% of adults in Columbia County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Columbia County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Columbia County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Columbia County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Columbia County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Columbia County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (2,596)
9-12th Grade
6% (3,895)
High School / GED
44% (28,566)
Some College
13% (8,440)
Associate's Degree
8% (5,193)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (10,387)
Master's Degree
7% (4,544)
Professional Degree
1% (649)
Doctorate Degree
1% (649)
Education Columbia County PA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 44% 34% 26%
Some College 13% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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