Columbia County Summary

Life in Columbia County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Columbia County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Columbia County:

  • The population in Columbia County is 61,469.

  • The median home value in Columbia County is $422,243.

  • The median income in Columbia County is $81,741.

  • The median rent in Columbia County is $1,114.

  • The unemployment rate in Columbia County is 5.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Columbia County is 10.3%.

  • The average high in Columbia County is 64.4° and there are 91.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Columbia County

List Of Cities & Towns in Columbia County

Hudson, NY Population 5,923

Lorenz Park, NY Population 2,003

Chatham, NY Population 1,763

Valatie, NY Population 1,668

Philmont, NY Population 1,559

Niverville, NY Population 1,463

Kinderhook, NY Population 1,351

Stottville, NY Population 1,186

Germantown, NY Population 1,068

Claverack-Red Mills, NY Population 1,042

Copake Lake, NY Population 817

Ghent, NY Population 477

Albany , NY Population 179

Map Of Columbia County

Columbia County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Columbia County is 64.4°.

  • There are 76.62 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 91.5 inches of rain each year with 17.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:22 hours of sun each day in Columbia County.

StatColumbia County
Mean High64.4
Nice Days76.62
Rainfall91.5
Snowfall17.4
Sunny_hours4:22
64.4°
Average High
91.5
Inches of Rain

Columbia County Photos

Albany Institute Of History And Art
Source: Wikipedia User UpstateNYer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Albanynypanorama
Source: Public Domain
Highest Point In Albanyc Ny
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Albany Pine Bush
Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY-SA 3.0
Albany Panorama
Source: Wikipedia User UpstateNYer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Ten Broek Triangle
Source: Wikipedia User UpstateNYer | CC BY-SA 3.0

Columbia County Demographics

Population over time in Columbia County

The current population in Columbia County is 61,469. The population has increased 2.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 61,587 2.6%
2021 60,016 -0.6%
2020 60,371 -

Gender in Columbia County

  • Columbia County is 49.5% female with 30,401 female residents.

  • Columbia County is 50.5% male with 31,068 male residents.

Female
49.5% (30,401)
Male
50.5% (31,068)
Gender Columbia County NY USA
Female 49.5% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Columbia County

Columbia County is:

  • 84.1% White with 51,705 White residents.

  • 3.3% African American with 2,012 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 21 American Indian residents.

  • 2.2% Asian with 1,377 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 414 Other residents.

  • 4.2% Two Or More with 2,597 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.4% Hispanic with 3,338 Hispanic residents.

White
84.1% (51,705)
African American
3.3% (2,012)
American Indian
0.0% (21)
Asian
2.2% (1,377)
Hawaiian
0.0% (5)
Other
0.7% (414)
Two Or More
4.2% (2,597)
Hispanic
5.4% (3,338)

Table: Columbia County By Race

Race Columbia County NY USA
White 84.1% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 3.3% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.2% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.2% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.4% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Columbia County, New York

  • 3.8% of households in Columbia County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Columbia County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Columbia County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Columbia County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Columbia County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Columbia County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Columbia County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Columbia County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Columbia County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Columbia County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.8% (2,308)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (1,972)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.8% (4,181)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.1% (4,344)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.7% (5,952)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.9% (9,149)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (8,238)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.8% (11,584)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.6% (5,908)
$200,000 or more
12.7% (7,828)
Income Columbia County NY USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.8% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.7% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.9% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.8% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.6% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 12.7% 15.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Columbia County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Columbia County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Columbia County completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Columbia County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Columbia County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Columbia County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Columbia County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Columbia County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Columbia County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (1,229)
9-12th Grade
5% (3,073)
High School / GED
28% (17,826)
Some College
14% (8,605)
Associate's Degree
13% (7,990)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (11,679)
Master's Degree
12% (7,376)
Professional Degree
4% (2,458)
Doctorate Degree
2% (1,229)
Education Columbia County NY USA
< 9th Grade 1% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 28% 25% 26%
Some College 14% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 12% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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