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New Columbus

Pennsylvania · 223 residents (2025 est.) · 3.103 sq mi
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New Columbus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,403. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,000. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
+42%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+43%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:223 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1702072442803171990201020202024New Columbus
2024305
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,403
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,751
+80%since 2000
from $15,981 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+22%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+139%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score2.4%(7)
Diversity Score
2
−29%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.9%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 54.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Columbus, Pennsylvania?

New Columbus, Pennsylvania has about 305 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Columbus, Pennsylvania earns about $38,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Columbus, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Columbus, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $186,000, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in New Columbus, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Columbus, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Columbus, Pennsylvania?

About 18.5% of people in New Columbus, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Columbus, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Columbus, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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