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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbia County

New York · 63,094 residents · 634.663 sq mi
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Columbia County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,915. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $111,200. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

63,094
Unchangedsince 1990
from 62,982 in 1990
1990 – 2025
99 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 99 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+11%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
60K61K62K63K63K1990201020202024Columbia County
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,915
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,785 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,265
+59%since 1990
from $14,044 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $103,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$553
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $437 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
29.4% rent
2.7
−24%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(59,919)
Black3.8%(2,389)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(983)
Asian0.3%(160)
Diversity Score15.1%(9,511)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(57,338)
Black4.3%(2,738)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,598)
Asian0.8%(493)
Diversity Score18.3%(11,567)
18
+21%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−26%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia County, New York?

Columbia County, New York has about 63,094 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbia County, New York?

The typical household in Columbia County, New York earns about $41,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia County, New York expensive?

In Columbia County, New York, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia County, New York?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia County, New York?

About 9.0% of people in Columbia County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 112 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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