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Columbus

Pennsylvania · 664 residents · 2.265 sq mi
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Columbus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,612. Population has declined 8% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $110,900. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
664
−8%since 2023
from 721 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
293 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 318 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+1%since 2023
from 51.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
640712784855927201020202024Columbus
2024664
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,612
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,847
+3%since 2023
from $38,554 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+1%since 2023
from 0.424 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $635 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+6%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(658)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(24)
Diversity Score20.4%(147)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(601)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(24)
Diversity Score22%(146)
Diversity Score
22
+8%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−24%since 2023
from 28.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% 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
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
Female
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Pennsylvania?

Columbus, Pennsylvania has about 664 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Columbus, Pennsylvania earns about $59,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Columbus, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Pennsylvania?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, Pennsylvania?

About 7.5% of people in Columbus, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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