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New Columbia

Pennsylvania · 766 residents · 1.93 sq mi
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New Columbia is home to 766 people in Pennsylvania. At a median age of 56.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 48% more than in Pennsylvania as a whole. Few US cities rank higher on income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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

766
−16%since 2023
from 914 in 2023
2010 – 2024
397 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 474 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
56.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 56.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.93 sq mi
Population, 20102024
6968099231K1K201020202024New Columbia
2024766
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.4%(26)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.1%(16)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.9%(30)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.6%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(26)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.7%(74)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.3%(102)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.4%(72)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6430.9%(237)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.2%(155)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.5%(4)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$115,176
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$42,605
+7%since 2023
from $39,713 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.261
−10%since 2023
from 0.290 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$181,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $175,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
0.0% rent
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.31 people
+4%since 2023
from 2.23 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
16.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.6
−17%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(908)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(6)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(762)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
1
−20%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German50.3%(385)
American8.9%(68)
British6.3%(48)
Scottish5.4%(41)
Polish5.1%(39)
Dutch4.8%(37)
English4.4%(34)
Swedish4.3%(33)
Italian2.1%(16)
Irish1.8%(14)
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−4%since 2023
from 14.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
86.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
90.1%
US average: 74.6%
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
54.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
12.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
84.6%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.1%(40)
Married86.7%(287)
Widowed1.2%(4)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married15.7%(57)
Married71.3%(259)
Widowed3.3%(12)
Divorced9.6%(35)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

12.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
60.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.6%
US average: 13.8%
23.9%
US average: 18.4%
5.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.7%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
75.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
28.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)25%(13)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)51.9%(27)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era48.1%(25)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 52 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Columbia, Pennsylvania?

New Columbia, Pennsylvania has about 766 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Columbia, Pennsylvania earns about $115,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Columbia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Columbia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $181,900.

How educated are people in New Columbia, Pennsylvania?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Columbia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Columbia, Pennsylvania?

About 2.2% of people in New Columbia, Pennsylvania 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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