CITY · 2020 ACS
Columbia
New Jersey · 215 residents · 0.1 sq mi
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Population has grown 18% since 2019. Median home value is $266,400. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024174
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
90.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 86.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.4%
Finance & insurance22.4%
Professional, scientific, technical22.4%
Other services13.4%
Public administration7.5%
Retail trade6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$266,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $268,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(180)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(28)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34%(73)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
83.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Columbia, New Jersey?
Columbia, New Jersey has about 215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Columbia, New Jersey expensive?
In Columbia, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $266,400.
How educated are people in Columbia, New Jersey?
About 23.1% 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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New JerseyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024