Demographics & People — Columbia, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,217 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,400 |
| Median Age | 41.8 |
| Total Households | 4,667 |
| Family Households | 2,549 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,948 |
| Black or African American | 828 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,006 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,284 |
| German | 2,871 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,393 |
| Other groups | 2,326 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,976 |
| Irish | 1,051 |
| American | 724 |
| English | 718 |
| Italian | 438 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 210 |
Language
| English Only | 8,713 |
| Spanish | 1,022 |
| Population 5+ | 9,868 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 730 |
| Population 18+ | 8,528 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Columbia, Pennsylvania.