Columbia County's estimated 2026 population is 66,472 with a growth rate of 0.35% 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 -1.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Columbia County includes 92.38% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.38%)
Two or more races (3.34%)
Black or African American (1.93%)
Asian (1.02%)
Other race (0.82%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.33%)
Native American (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,095 | 92.38% |
| Two or more races | 2,172 | 3.34% |
| Black or African American | 1,254 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 663 | 1.02% |
| Other race | 533 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 212 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 126 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Columbia County's average per capita income is $45,752. Household income levels show a median of $61,992. The poverty rate stands at 15.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,559 | $108,414 |
| Families | $77,998 | $95,990 |
| Households | $61,992 | $79,343 |
| Non Families | $36,195 | $48,335 |
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