Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Columbia County: county in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 67,295 and a population density of 53 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 64,842 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bloomsburg. The county was created 213 years ago in 1813.
County Snapshot
Columbia County at a glance
Columbia County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Pennsylvania counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
BloomsburgPopulation 14,585
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Columbia County
| Population | 64,842 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Different from | Columbia County, Columbia County, Columbia County, Columbia County, Columbia County, Columbia County, Columbia County |
| Area | 1269 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Easternmost point | Point(-76.207752 40.949566) |
| Northernmost point | Point(-76.311092 41.308245) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0487,-76.4052 |
| Named for | Christopher Columbus |
| Capital | Bloomsburg |
| Establishment | March 22, 1813 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:00:11 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 51 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Columbia County is located at 41°2'55"N 76°24'19"W (41.0486500, -76.4051500). It has 6 neighbors: Luzerne County, Lycoming County, Montour County, Northumberland County, Schuylkill County and Sullivan County.
Columbia County map
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The largest city of Columbia County is Berwick with a population of 9,855. Other cities include, Derry population 2,495, Jonestown population 2,031, Espy population 1,642 and Catawissa population 1,460. See all Columbia County cities & populated places.
Columbia County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | 14,585 | Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Berwick | 9,855 | Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Jackson | 8,379 | Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Derry | 2,495 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Centre | 2,115 | Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Jonestown | 2,031 | Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Espy | 1,642 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Catawissa | 1,460 | Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Newlin | 1,341 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Mifflinville | 1,253 | CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Almedia | 1,078 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Briar Creek | 672 | Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Orangeville | 480 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Stillwater | 203 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Centralia | 11 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
Weather
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfa...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Columbia County decreased by 3.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67,295 | - | census |
| 2011 | 67,082 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 67,039 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 67,193 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 67,119 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 66,681 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 66,133 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 65,581 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 65,215 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 64,964 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 64,842 | -0.19% | estimation process |
People born in Columbia County (4)
People born in Columbia County, including basketball coach James Kase, politician Steve Crawford, Union Army officer Charles N. Lamison, .
More notable people
- Charles M. Oman (United States naval officer) he was born in 23/10/1878
Other places with the same name (7)
- Columbia County, Georgia county in Oregon, United States with a population of 160,377 people.
- Columbia County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 72,654 people.
- Columbia County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 59,534 people.
- Columbia County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 57,668 people.
- Columbia County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 52,876 people.
- Columbia County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 23,331 people.
- Columbia County, Washington county Washington, United States with a population of 4,048 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Philadelphia | 1,578,487 | The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. |
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| Westmoreland County | 347,087 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Luzerne County | 316,982 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
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