Columbia County, New York

Columbia County is one of the 62 county of New York, located towards the Northeastern Region (Mid-Atlantic) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Columbia County is home to 63094 inhabitants. The July 2008 population estimate is 62006, making it New York's 42nd largest county. Its area is just over 648.27 sq mi (1679.01 kmē), of which, 635.73 square miles (1646.53 kmē) of it is land and 12.54 square miles (32.48 kmē) of it is water, making it the 38th largest by size in New York.

Columbia County New York
Map of Columbia County, New York

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 63094 people, 24796 households, and 16580 families living in the county. The population density was 99.2 people per square mile (38.3/kmē), it is 39th most densely populated county in New York. There were 30207 housing units at an average density of 47.5 per square mile (18.34/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 people, and the average family size was 2.95 people. Age range in the county was well distributed with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 62006, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 56871 White, 3125 Black or African American, 159 American Indian, 965 Asian, 20 Native Hawaiian, and 866 from two or more races.

Columbia County New York Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Columbia County New York School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Columbia County New York GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $41915, making it the 19th highest county by median household income in New York. The median income for a family in the county was $49357, making its New York's 22nd highest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $22265, it is New York's 12th wealthiest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 15183 pupils and students, of which 7918 are male and 7265 are female, 24.06% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 928 nursery or pri school, 879 kindergarten, 7387 elementary school, 3989 high school and 2000 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Chatham VillageColumbia County1.181.180175814921947639063
2Claverack-red Mills CdpColumbia County2.942.930.0110613623023749476
3Copake Lake CdpColumbia County10.339.590.7376279.41957142946
4Germantown CdpColumbia County2.692.670.02862322.32201544141
5Ghent CdpColumbia County1.541.540586380.61947151538
6Hudson CityColumbia County2.322.170.1575243468.21575924279
7Kinderhook VillageColumbia County1.911.9101275667.72904757500
8Lorenz Park CdpColumbia County1.971.840.1319811074.31685933958
9Niverville CdpColumbia County3.412.890.521737601.92310946290
10Philmont VillageColumbia County1.211.180.0314801256.91616231094
11Stottville CdpColumbia County4.144.120.0213553291741936696
12Valatie VillageColumbia County1.271.230.0417121388.31665044375
YearPopulation
April 2000 census63094
April 2000 Estimate63094
July 2000 Estimate63058
July 2001 Estimate62813
July 2002 Estimate62859
July 2003 Estimate62802
July 2004 Estimate62962
July 2005 Estimate62880
July 2006 Estimate62469
July 2007 Estimate62225
July 2008 Estimate62006
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school525403928
Kindergarten433446879
Elementary school386835197387
High school222717623989
College or graduate school86511352000
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Columbia County, New York$41915$49357$22265
New York, United States$43393$51691$23389
United States$41994$50046$21587