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Columbus

Pennsylvania · 678 residents · 2.265 sq mi
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Columbus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,348. Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 179 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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

Total population
678
−21%since 2019
from 857 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
299 / sq mi
−21%since 2019
from 378 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
−1%since 2019
from 45.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
640712784855927201020202024Columbus
2024664
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,348
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,219 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,753
+9%since 2019
from $24,632 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $93,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $708 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 84.7% in 2019
14.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−16%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(827)
Black1.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(20)
Diversity Score8.5%(73)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(655)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other5.6%(38)
Diversity Score13.8%(94)
Diversity Score
14
+63%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 91.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+5%since 2019
from 24.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 87.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 60.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 29.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Female
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Foreign born
7.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Pennsylvania?

Columbus, Pennsylvania has about 678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Columbus, Pennsylvania earns about $58,348 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 $92,700, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Pennsylvania?

About 17.1% 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 3.6% of people in Columbus, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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