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New Columbia

Pennsylvania · 766 residents · 1.929 sq mi
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New Columbia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,176. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 148 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $181,900. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household 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

Total population
766
−16%since 2023
from 914 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
397 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 474 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 56.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6968099231K1K201020202024New Columbia
2024766
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,176
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$181,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $175,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.6
−17%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(908)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score1.6%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(762)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score1.3%(10)
Diversity Score
1
−20%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−4%since 2023
from 14.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
Female
54.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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