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New Columbia

Pennsylvania · 1,013 residents · 1.929 sq mi
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New Columbia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $128,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,013
+2%vs 2011
vs 998 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
525 / sq mi
+2%vs 2011
vs 517 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 42.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6968099231K1K201020202024New Columbia
2024766
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,350
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $54,352 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,935
−8%vs 2011
vs $30,365 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.395 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $121,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $293 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−47.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.5% in 2011
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
+17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+4%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(993)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score1.2%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(971)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score8.2%(83)
Diversity Score
8
+559%vs 2011
vs 1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−10%vs 2011
vs 22.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Female
44.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Columbia, Pennsylvania?

New Columbia, Pennsylvania has about 1,013 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Columbia, Pennsylvania earns about $55,350 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in New Columbia, Pennsylvania?

About 20.5% 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 6.2% of people in New Columbia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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