Living in Columbia, PA
Columbia SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
7
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
8
Columbia, PA Crime Report
195
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,868.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-27.25%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Columbia, PA Cost Of Living
90
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
Columbia, Pennsylvania Info Snack
Columbia, formerly Wright's Ferry, is a borough (town) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 28 miles (45 km) southeast of Harrisburg on the east (left) bank of the Susquehanna River, across from Wrightsville and York County and just south of U.S. Route 30. The settlement was founded in 1726 by Colonial English Quakers from Chester County led by entrepreneur and evangelist John Wright. Establishment of the eponymous Wright's Ferry, the first commercial Susquehanna crossing in the region, inflamed territorial conflict with neighboring Maryland but brought growth and prosperity to the small town, which was just a few votes shy of becoming the new United States' capital. Though besieged for a short while by Civil War destruction, Columbia remained a lively center of transport and industry throughout the 19th century, once serving as a terminus of the Pennsylvania Canal. Later, however, the Great Depression and 20th-century changes in economy and technology sent the borough into decline. It is notable today as the site of one of the world's few museums devoted entirely to horology.
Population
10,389
Unemployment
7.1%
Poverty
20.8%
Median Home
$102,800
Median Income
$39,019
Median Rent
$773
Columbia, PA Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Columbia in Pennsylvania
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Map Of Columbia, PA
Population over time in Columbia
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10,389 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 10,430 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 10,382 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 10,394 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 10,399 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 10,390 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 10,413 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 10,425 | 0.3% |
| 2009 | 10,391 | - |
| Crime/100k | Columbia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 182.1 | 306.0 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 38.3 | 76.9 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 105.4 | 188.0 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1686.5 | 1489.9 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 201.2 | 211.6 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1399.0 | 1175.9 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 86.2 | 102.4 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbia
| Race | Columbia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.9% | 76.8% | 61.1% |
| African American | 11.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 7.1% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Columbia, Pennsylvania
| Income | Columbia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.2% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 18.3% | 9.5% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.4% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 17.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.7% | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Gender in Columbia
| Gender | Columbia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25
| Education | Columbia | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 49.0% | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
1 Reviews & Comments About Columbia
Overall User Rating
4.0
/5
/5
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.
