Columbia County's estimated 2026 population is 59,665 with a growth rate of -0.53% 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 -5.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Columbia County includes 84.8% White, 3.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (84.8%)
Two or more races (6.71%)
Black or African American (3.23%)
Other race (2.84%)
Asian (2.25%)
Native American (0.16%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,938 | 84.8% |
| Two or more races | 4,107 | 6.71% |
| Black or African American | 1,981 | 3.23% |
| Other race | 1,738 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 1,375 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 100 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Columbia County's average per capita income is $51,411. Household income levels show a median of $83,619. The poverty rate stands at 11.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,828 | - |
| Families | $104,645 | $141,450 |
| Households | $83,619 | $122,423 |
| Non Families | $51,646 | $81,630 |
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