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Columbia County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Columbia County, Pennsylvania has a population of 65,055, the 40th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $61,992 and the median home value is $199,200. The poverty rate is 15.7%.

Columbia County Quick Facts

Population 65,055
Median Household Income $61,992
Median Home Value $199,200
Poverty Rate 15.7%
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Median Age 41.4 years
Homeownership Rate 70.4%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.9%
High School Graduation 91.8%
Cities/Places 9
Population 65,055 40th of 67
Median Income $61,992 19% lower state
Poverty Rate 15.7%
Unemployment 5.5%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

17out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Columbia County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Bloomsburg town12,906$49,09630.6%$186,100
Berwick borough10,291$45,33821.7%$135,000
Catawissa borough1,498$53,47214.2%$139,700
Millville borough1,008$47,26218.8%$206,000
Briar Creek borough896$34,64340.2%$162,500
Benton borough494$36,42925.9%$155,800
Orangeville borough414$61,9643.9%$181,500
Stillwater borough184$80,8334.3%$173,400
Centralia borough1N/A0.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Columbia County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 65,055. It is the 40th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Columbia County is 41.4 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Columbia County is $61,992. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $199,200. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Columbia County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Columbia County, Pennsylvania?

Columbia County has a population of 65,055, making it the 40th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Columbia County?

The median household income in Columbia County is $61,992 with a poverty rate of 15.7%.

How many cities are in Columbia County, Pennsylvania?

Columbia County contains 9 Census-designated places.