Columbia County's 2026 population is estimated at 59,665, reflecting a -0.53% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Columbia County is the 41st largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 63,035 and has grown -5.35% since 2010.
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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