Columbia County's estimated 2026 population is 59,947 with a growth rate of -0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Columbia County is the 41st largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 63,035 and has seen a growth of -4.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.8 years
Female: 50.7 years
Male: 48.7 years
There are 51,376 adults, (16,023 of whom are seniors) in Columbia County.
Female: 30,175 (49.4%)
Male: 30,925 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Columbia County includes 83.32% White, 3.61% Black or African American, 3.03% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,909 | 83.32% |
| Two or more races | 4,681 | 7.66% |
| Black or African American | 2,208 | 3.61% |
| Other race | 1,853 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 1,323 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 119 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.01% |
Columbia County's average per capita income is $53,993. Household income levels show a median of $81,528. The poverty rate stands at 12.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $124,761 | - |
| Families | $110,757 | $149,505 |
| Households | $81,528 | $124,394 |
| Non Families | $47,910 | $75,965 |
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