State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,269.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.24% (-25)
Growth Since 2010
-0.91% (-95)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Columbia, Pennsylvania Population 2021
10,305
Columbia is a city located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. With a 2020 population of 10,305, it is the 65th largest city in Pennsylvania and the 3031st largest city in the United States . Columbia is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,400 in 2010. Columbia reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Columbia has a population density of 4,269 people per square mile.
The average household income in Columbia is $55,852 with a poverty rate of 20.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $804 per month, and the median house value is $107,900. The median age in Columbia is 37.6 years, 36.3 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
Columbia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbiawas:
- White: 81.74%
- Black or African American: 13.16%
- Two or more races: 2.96%
- Other race: 1.11%
- Asian: 0.63%
- Native American: 0.41%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Columbia, Pennsylvania is 10,305 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,355.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,400.
Columbia, Pennsylvania Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,486 | 81.74% |
| Black or African American | 1,366 | 13.16% |
| Two or More Races | 307 | 2.96% |
| Some Other Race | 115 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 0.41% |
Loading...
Columbia Population by Race
Columbia Population Pyramid $2021
Loading...
Columbia Population by Age
Columbia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,383 | 2.32 | 52.3 |
| Non Family | 1,822 | 1.16 | 39.7 |
| Married | 1,503 | 3.08 | 83.4 |
| Female | 799 | 3.28 | 25.2 |
| Male | 259 | 3.1 | 44.8 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
Loading...
Columbia Households by Type
Loading...
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 239 | 3.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 893 | 12.56% |
| High School Graduate | 3,191 | 44.88% |
| Some College | 1,037 | 14.59% |
| Associates Degree | 657 | 9.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 802 | 11.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 291 | 4.09% |
Loading...
Columbia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Columbia Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,733 | 4,863 | 882 |
| Black | 802 | 609 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 523 | 430 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 71 | 19 |
| Other Race | 76 | 76 | |
| Asian | 53 | 44 | 44 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.02%.
Columbia Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
$32,023
Average Earnings
$38,220
Average Male
$30,535
Average Female
Columbia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Columbia Language by Age
Loading...
Columbia Language
89.15% of Columbia residents speak only English, while 10.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.81% of the population.
Columbia Language
Columbia Poverty by Race
Loading...
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,256 | 908 | 12.51% |
| Hispanic | 1,400 | 682 | 48.71% |
| Black | 1,360 | 417 | 30.66% |
| Multiple | 266 | 161 | 60.53% |
| Other | 115 | 52 | 45.22% |
20.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.11%
Male Poverty Rate
22.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Columbia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia is Multiple, with 60.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia is White, with 12.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.65%.
Columbia Poverty
Columbia Poverty Rate by Education
Columbia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Columbia Married by Age and Sex
Loading...
Columbia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Columbia Marital Status by Race
Columbia Marital Status
Columbia Veterans by War
Columbia Veterans by Age
Loading...
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 8.25% |
| Black | 32 | 3.39% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.10% |
Columbia Veterans by Race
Columbia Veterans by Education
Loading...
11.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
Columbia Veterans by Education
Loading...
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Columbia Employment by Age
Loading...
Columbia Employment by Race
Loading...
Columbia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Loading...
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
Loading...
77.47%
Born in Columbia
96.47%
Native Born
3.53%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.47% of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 77.47% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Columbia Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,305 | -25 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 10,330 | -25 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 10,355 | -25 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 10,380 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 10,397 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 10,396 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 10,405 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 10,412 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 10,405 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 10,396 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 10,395 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 10,392 | 81 | 0.08% |
| 2000 | 10,311 | -390 | -0.37% |
| 1990 | 10,701 | 235 | 0.22% |
| 1980 | 10,466 | -771 | -0.71% |
| 1970 | 11,237 | -838 | -0.72% |
| 1960 | 12,075 | 82 | 0.07% |
| 1950 | 11,993 | 446 | 0.38% |
| 1940 | 11,547 | 198 | 0.17% |
| 1930 | 11,349 | 513 | 0.46% |
| 1920 | 10,836 | -618 | -0.55% |
| 1910 | 11,454 | -862 | -0.72% |
| 1900 | 12,316 | 1,717 | 1.51% |
| 1890 | 10,599 | 2,287 | 2.46% |
| 1880 | 8,312 | 1,851 | 2.55% |
| 1870 | 6,461 | 1,454 | 2.58% |
| 1860 | 5,007 | 867 | 1.92% |
| 1850 | 4,140 | 1,421 | 4.29% |
| 1840 | 2,719 | 0.00% |