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Columbia

New Jersey · 229 residents · 0.1 sq mi
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Columbia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $318,000. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
+1%vs 2011
vs 226 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,290 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 2,260 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+32%vs 2011
vs 34.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
131195260324389201020202024Columbia
2024174
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,934
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $74,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,891
−5%vs 2011
vs $31,496 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+37%vs 2011
vs 0.284 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $232,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,470
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,575 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.5%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.0% in 2011
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
58.5%
+17.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.4%
+11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+46%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(22)
Diversity Score22%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(217)
Black3.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(21)
Diversity Score30%(69)
Diversity Score
30
+37%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−11%vs 2011
vs 24.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.0% in 2011
Female
44.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.0% in 2011
Foreign born
6.8%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
+9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, New Jersey?

Columbia, New Jersey has about 229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Columbia, New Jersey earns about $69,934 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 $318,000, and the typical rent is about $1,470 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, New Jersey?

About 11.2% 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 0.0% of people in Columbia, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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