Columbia County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Columbia County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42037
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 037
Geography
- Land Area
- 483.26 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.17 sq mi
- Total Area
- 490.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.045517
- Longitude
- -76.404260
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 64,797
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 53,402
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 62,362 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,437 | 3.8% |
| White | 59,760 | 92.2% |
| Black | 1,079 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 352 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 209 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 51,793 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,609 | 3.0% |
| White | 49,833 | 93.3% |
| Black | 1,038 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 526 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 228 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 161 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 65,362
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,819
- Poverty Rate
- 12.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,432
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 59,749 | 91.4% |
| Black | 1,184 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 485 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 36,754
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,840 | 32.2% |
| Republican | 19,367 | 52.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,498 | 12.2% |
| Other | 265 | 0.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 17,579 | 47.8% |
| Female | 19,066 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,979 | 81.6% |
| Hispanic | 986 | 2.7% |
| Black | 147 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 248 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 24,200
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 20,127 | 67.1% |
| Hispanic | 403 | 40.9% |
| Black | 36 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 139 | 56.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,708 | 66.6% |
| Female | 12,455 | 65.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 17,725 (39.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,716 (27.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 29,824
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $207,973
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $970
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 13.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.