Columbia County's estimated 2026 population is 66,389 with a growth rate of 0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Columbia County is the 38th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 67,355 and has seen a growth of -1.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 40.3 years
There are 53,879 adults, (13,294 of whom are seniors) in Columbia County.
Female: 33,719 (51.6%)
Male: 31,643 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Columbia County includes 91.41% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,749 | 91.41% |
| Two or more races | 3,157 | 4.83% |
| Black or African American | 1,184 | 1.81% |
| Other race | 532 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 485 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 134 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 121 | 0.19% |
Columbia County's average per capita income is $47,459. Household income levels show a median of $64,644. The poverty rate stands at 13.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,769 | $111,692 |
| Families | $84,867 | $99,978 |
| Households | $64,644 | $81,045 |
| Non Families | $36,875 | $48,198 |
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