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Columbia borough, PA

ZIP 17512 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17512

17512 has a population of 18,235 with a median age of 45.0 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
82.7%+34% vs US avg
x
Black
5.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.9%-20% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.7%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.6%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
25.6%+57% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.4%+30% vs US avg
x
High school
42.2%+61% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.8%-28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.6%-33% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.1%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.6%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.6%
x
Diversity Index
29/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.5%+105% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.0%+27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
53.5%+823% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 17512

Poverty Rate
12.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.5%+105% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.0%+27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.2%-60% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.6%+42% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
53.5%+823% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population18,235
Median age45.0
Poverty rate12.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White82.7%
Hispanic14.9%
Black5.8%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born28.5%