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CITY · 2020 ACS

New Columbia

Pennsylvania · 1,024 residents · 1.929 sq mi
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New Columbia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,911. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $139,400. With a median age of 44.7, 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 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,024
−5%since 2019
from 1,077 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
531 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 558 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
Unchangedsince 2019
from 44.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6968099231K1K201020202024New Columbia
2024766
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,911
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $56,108 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,707
+10%since 2019
from $24,365 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $146,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 74.7% in 2019
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−8%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,050)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(66)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(946)
Black1.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(119)
Diversity Score
12
+90%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2019
from 98.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
−10%since 2019
from 25.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 99.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
51.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Columbia, Pennsylvania?

New Columbia, Pennsylvania has about 1,024 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Columbia, Pennsylvania earns about $57,911 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 $139,400.

How educated are people in New Columbia, Pennsylvania?

About 16.2% 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 13.9% of people in New Columbia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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