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New Columbus

Pennsylvania · 227 residents · 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 $37,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
+6%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+7%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1702072442803171990201020202024New Columbus
2024305
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,679
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,362
+15%since 2000
from $15,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services12.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+159%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+84%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(7)
Diversity Score9.4%(21)
Diversity Score
9
+172%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Columbus, Pennsylvania?

New Columbus, Pennsylvania has about 227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Columbus, Pennsylvania earns about $37,679 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 $140,600, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in New Columbus, Pennsylvania?

About 8.7% 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 19.6% of people in New Columbus, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Columbus, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Columbus, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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