Columbia, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Columbia, Pennsylvania is 10,217 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 85th-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $52,271, the median home value is $174,200, and the median age is 45.4.
The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (10,392 → 10,399).
10,217
Population
4232
People / sq mi
$52,271
Median Income
$174,200
Median Home Value
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Columbia covers 2.4 sq mi of land at 4232 people per square mile.
About Columbia, PA
Remote work is unusually rare in Columbia: 4.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Columbia is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 10,217.
The typical household earns $52,271, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $174,200, with typical rent around $1,064.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.2%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (4.1%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Columbia borough Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Columbia borough had a population of 10,392 in 2010 and 10,399 in 2024, a 0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,424 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.01%.
10,399
Population (2024)
10,392
Population (2010)
10,424
Peak (2023)
0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,392 |
| 2011 | 10,395 |
| 2012 | 10,396 |
| 2013 | 10,405 |
| 2014 | 10,412 |
| 2015 | 10,405 |
| 2016 | 10,396 |
| 2017 | 10,397 |
| 2018 | 10,380 |
| 2019 | 10,355 |
| 2020 | 10,209 |
| 2021 | 10,189 |
| 2022 | 10,150 |
| 2023 | 10,424 |
| 2024 | 10,399 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,271
Median Household Income
$32,827
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$174,200
Median Home Value
$1,064
Median Rent
52.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
82.4%
High School+
17.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
74.8%
Public Transit
4.1%
Work From Home
26.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.6%
Foreign Born
88.3%
Non-English at Home
8.3%
Veterans
19.1%
With Disability
95.9%
Health Insurance
90.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.4% |
| Manufacturing | 18.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.6% |
| Retail Trade | 6.1% |
| Information | 5.3% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Public Administration | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Columbia, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,217 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 85th-largest city in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Columbia, Pennsylvania is $52,271, with 11.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Columbia, Pennsylvania is $174,200, with median monthly rent at $1,064 and a homeownership rate of 52.2%.
The median age in Columbia, Pennsylvania is 45.4 years. The population is 54.6% male and 45.4% female.
The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (10,392 → 10,399).
Columbia borough, PA Climate
Columbia borough, PA has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F) and receives about 1047 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11.4°C
Avg Temp
1047
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 29° | 75 mm |
| February | 0° / 32° | 63 mm |
| March | 5° / 40° | 79 mm |
| April | 10° / 51° | 88 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 103 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 103 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 112 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 89 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 89 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 76 mm |
| November | 7° / 45° | 89 mm |
| December | 2° / 35° | 81 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Columbia borough, PA
The most comfortable months to visit Columbia borough, PA are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -6°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.