Columbia Borough PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

137,177

4.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

7.6%

8.96% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$80,469

6.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$236,400

4.69% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

67,298

5.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Columbia Borough PUMA, PA had a population of 137k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $80,469. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA grew from 131,866 to 137,177, a 4.03% increase and its median household income grew from $75,627 to $80,469, a 6.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.9%), White (Hispanic) (5.35%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.63%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%).

12% of the households in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lancaster County (Southwest)--Columbia Borough PUMA, PA are Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1,672 degrees awarded in 2021), Lancaster Bible College (515 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Lancaster (24 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was $236,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

Most people in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Columbia Borough PUMA, PA borders Lancaster City, East Lampeter, Lancaster & West Lampeter Townships PUMA, PA, Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA, Ephrata Borough PUMA, PA, Weigelstown PUMA, PA, and York County (South) PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Columbia Borough PUMA, PA is home to a population of 137k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.36% of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (8.72k people).

In 2021, there were 15.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.33k White (Hispanic) and 4.98k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA are Spanish (7,370 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,385 households), and Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (769 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,614

Women

51.5%

66,557

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 137,171 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 2.13k
White (Hispanic)
7.33k ± 1.14k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.98k ± 978

9.6%

Hispanic Population

13.2k people

9.6% of the people in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA are hispanic (13.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
1,201 ± 847 people
Cuba
653 ± 626 people
Mexico
480 ± 537 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was Vietnam, the natal country of 1,201 Columbia Borough PUMA, PA residents, followed by Cuba with 653 and Mexico with 480.

Foreign-Born Population

6.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.72k people

5.68%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.49k people

As of 2021, 6.36% of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA residents (8.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was 5.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,370 households (5.68%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,385 households (1.07%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
769 households (0.592%)

12% of the households in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was Spanish. 5.68% of the households in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,905 ± 445
Gulf War (1990s)
1,085 ± 244
Gulf War (2001-)
939 ± 272

Columbia Borough PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA employs 67.3k people. The largest industries in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,368 people), Construction (3,942 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,583 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($167,002), Offices of physicians ($131,290), and Scientific research & development services ($115,811).

Males in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,533. The income inequality in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,153

Women

48.6%

32,919

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA in 2020 was 64,072 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

67.3k

2021 Value

5.03%

1 Year growth

± 5.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 5.03%, from 64.1k employees to 67.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA, are Registered nurses (2,068 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,719 people), and Other managers (1,643 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.3k

2021 Value

5.03%

1 Year growth

± 5.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 5.03%, from 64.1k employees to 67.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,368 people), Construction (3,942 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,583 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,604

Median earning men ± $1,755

$34,982

Median earning women ± $1,851

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,701), Information ($65,000), and Public Administration ($62,475).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,568), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,426), and Manufacturing ($49,022).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Columbia Borough PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA awarded 2,211 degrees. The student population of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,741 male students and 5,477 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA are White (1,535 and 70.1%), followed by Black or African American (226 and 10.3%), Hispanic or Latino (169 and 7.72%), and Two or More Races (130 and 5.94%).

The largest universities in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1,672 and 75.6%), Lancaster Bible College (515 and 23.3%), and Empire Beauty School-Lancaster (24 and 1.09%).

The most popular majors in Lancaster County (Southwest)--Columbia Borough PUMA, PA are Biblical Studies (178 and 8.05%), Social Work (149 and 6.74%), and Nursing School (146 and 6.6%).

The median tuition costs in Lancaster County (Southwest)--Columbia Borough PUMA, PA are $26,690 for private four year colleges, and $9,570 and $19,290 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,218 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,218 students enrolled in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,501 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biblical Studies
123 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
116 degrees awarded
Nursing School
146 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lancaster County (Southwest)--Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was Biblical Studies with 123 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lancaster County (Southwest)--Columbia Borough PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
1,672 degrees awarded
Lancaster Bible College
515 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Lancaster
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Millersville University of Pennsylvania with 1,672 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 858 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA, which is 0.634 times less than the 1,353 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,535 degrees mean that there were 6.79 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 226 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,686) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.723% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.912% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (36.1k), Bachelors Degree (24.5k), and Some college (18.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was $236,400 in 2021, which is 0.965 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $225,800 to $236,400, a 4.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA is 74.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA is $80,469. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$236,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,392

$40,909

Median Property Taxes

±$1,561

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbia Borough PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.5%

Homeownership

2021

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.5% of the housing units in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,469

Median Household Income

± $2,146

54.9k

Number of Households

± 1,935

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.9k households in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA grew to $80,469 from the previous year's value of $75,627.

The following chart displays the households in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA

0.444

2020 Wage GINI in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.72% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Columbia Borough PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Worked At Home (9.11%)
Carpooled (6.13%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.11%) and those who carpooled to work (6.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% of the workforce in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA (10.2k out of 135k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Columbia Borough PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 53.8% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 0.86% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,222 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.82%

Uninsured

53.8%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

0.86%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA grew by 3.37% from 5.63% to 5.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Columbia Borough PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.