Columbia County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Columbia County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36021
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 634.66 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 648.20 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.247696
- Longitude
- -73.626718
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 59,184
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 49,509
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 56,113 | 94.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,067 | 5.2% |
| White | 51,241 | 86.6% |
| Black | 2,193 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1,101 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 278 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 47,649 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,860 | 3.8% |
| White | 44,139 | 89.2% |
| Black | 2,050 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1,020 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 268 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 214 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 61,100
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $83,909
- Poverty Rate
- 11.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,247
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 50,909 | 83.3% |
| Black | 2,208 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1,323 | 2.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 45,421
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 18,075 | 39.8% |
| Republican | 11,973 | 26.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,853 | 26.1% |
| Other | 28 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 22,115 | 48.7% |
| Female | 23,303 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 35,845 | 78.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,638 | 3.6% |
| Black | 733 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 616 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 28,711
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 23,115 | 64.5% |
| Hispanic | 770 | 47.0% |
| Black | 312 | 42.6% |
| Asian | 318 | 51.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 14,088 | 63.7% |
| Female | 14,623 | 62.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,495 (22.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 18,694 (39.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 33,393
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $350,801
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,245
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 66.7%
- Public Transit
- 2.9%
- Work From Home
- 17.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.