New Columbus is a borough located in Columbia County Pennsylvania. New Columbus has a 2024 population of 221. New Columbus is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 219 in 2020.
The average household income in New Columbus is $64,648 with a poverty rate of 16.85%. The median age in New Columbus is 52.8 years: 49.8 years for males, and 56.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Columbus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 98.9% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 116 | 2.35 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Married | 78 | 2.6 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 25 | 1.12 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 12 | 3.08 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 1 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
88.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 6.44% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 6.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16 | 7.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 129 | 63.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 21 | 10.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 188 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $111,250 | $141,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,813 | $51,875 | $33,929 |
| Some College | $48,750 | $0 | $0 |
$47,813
Average Earnings
$51,875
Average Male
$33,929
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.24% of New Columbus residents speak only English, while 0.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 46 | 17.04% |
16.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.28%
Male Poverty Rate
26.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Columbus is White, with 17.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Columbus is White, with 17.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.48% |
| Some College | 11.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,563 | $70,338 |
| Households | $36,071 | $64,648 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,125 | $43,936 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.2%
Male Marriage Rate
69.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 12.83% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.18%
Born in New Columbus
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of New Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 87.18% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 224 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 224 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 223 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 222 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 222 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2024 | 221 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 221 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 221 | 2 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 219 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 219 | -9 | -3.95% |
| 2019 | 228 | -1 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 229 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 229 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 229 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 230 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 231 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 231 | -2 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 233 | 2 | 0.87% |
| 2011 | 231 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 231 | 0 | 0% |