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Columbia

New Jersey · 174 residents · 0.1 sq mi
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Columbia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $334,800. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
+14%since 2023
from 152 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,740 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 1,520 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
131195260324389201020202024Columbia
2024174
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,125
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,531 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,152
−16%since 2023
from $32,378 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
−20.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
+2%since 2023
from 0.277 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $322,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+19%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(14)
Diversity Score
8
−12%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
67.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
Female
36.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, New Jersey?

Columbia, New Jersey has about 174 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia, New Jersey?

The typical household in Columbia, New Jersey earns about $74,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia, New Jersey expensive?

In Columbia, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $334,800.

How educated are people in Columbia, New Jersey?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia, New Jersey?

About 9.5% of people in Columbia, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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