Economy & Jobs — Columbia, Pennsylvania

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$54,437
Estimated 2026~$59,600
Per Capita Income$32,827
Poverty Rate21.4%
Unemployment Rate3.2%
In Labor Force5,233

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Manufacturing19.5%
Education Healthcare16.4%
Retail15.7%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food389
Full Service Restaurants337
Auto Repair252
Physician Offices226
Beauty Salons187
Commercial Banks183
Dental Offices177
Insurance Agencies157
Gas Stations134
Grocery Stores125
Real Estate Offices121
Law Offices117
Hotels Motels107
Coffee Shops107
Child Day Care99
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.