County profile · Pennsylvania
Columbia County, PA market data
How Columbia County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 66,193
- +2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 26,350
- Median household income
- $64,644
- +27.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $206,200
- Jobs located here
- 24,251
- Highest market score
- 78
- Real estate agents and brokers, #56 of 2,176 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Columbia County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Columbia County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Columbia County has an estimated 66,193 people and 26,350 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Columbia County grew 2.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Columbia County is $64,644, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Columbia County runs highest on groceries (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (61).
Of the business types scored in Columbia County, real estate agents and brokers (78), clothing and shoe stores (78) and real estate businesses (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #56 of 2,176 scored counties.
Columbia County is part of the Bloomsburg-Berwick area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet stores (90% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for dentists and orthodontists (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Columbia County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Columbia County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 78 | #56 of 2,176 | 36 | 13.7 | Index only | 219 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 78 | #180 of 2,087 | 18 | 6.8 | $2.9M | 229 | 8 |
| Real estate | 75 | #112 of 2,229 | 46 | 17.5 | Index only | 216 | 13 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 75 | #242 of 2,210 | 33 | 12.5 | $1.6M | 180 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 69 | #437 of 2,070 | 15 | 5.7 | $11M | 118 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 68 | #277 of 2,057 | 29 | 11.0 | $2.5M | 104 | 27 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 66 | #242 of 1,334 | 8 | 3.0 | $2.3M | 115 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 66 | #560 of 2,261 | 25 | 9.5 | $6.6M | 83 | 6 |
| Electricians | 64 | #273 of 1,160 | 7 | 2.7 | $10.5M | 87 | 9 |
| Roofing and gutters | 64 | #276 of 1,177 | 7 | 2.7 | $10.5M | 124 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 64 | #369 of 1,707 | 15 | 5.7 | $4.9M | 103 | 18 |
| Property management | 63 | #244 of 910 | 7 | 2.7 | Index only | 111 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 62 | #491 of 1,886 | 13 | 4.9 | $2.2M | 219 | 19 |
| Barbershops | 59 | #465 of 1,356 | 9 | 3.4 | $2.6M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 59 | #843 of 2,402 | 61 | 23.1 | $2.7M | 80 | 16 |
| Spas and skin care | 58 | #582 of 1,769 | 18 | 6.8 | $1.3M | 148 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 56 | #649 of 1,611 | 10 | 3.8 | $1.2M | 116 | 19 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 55 | #543 of 1,327 | 7 | 2.7 | $3.3M | 108 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 55 | #579 of 1,472 | 8 | 3.0 | $543K | 80 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 55 | #802 of 2,063 | 18 | 6.8 | $5M | 136 | 15 |
| Nail salons | 53 | #594 of 1,328 | 12 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 116 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 49 | #731 of 1,422 | 10 | 3.8 | $2.8M | 116 | 11 |
| Insurance agencies | 48 | #1,194 of 2,272 | 33 | 12.5 | $1.3M | 106 | 19 |
| Veterinarians | 47 | #833 of 1,485 | 8 | 3.0 | $1.8M | 67 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #959 of 1,771 | 18 | 6.8 | $1.7M | 99 | 37 |
| Gyms | 47 | #1,030 of 1,792 | 18 | 6.8 | $1M | 79 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 44 | #1,148 of 1,889 | 23 | 8.7 | $3.9M | 95 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 44 | #1,354 of 2,088 | 34 | 12.9 | $547K | 83 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 43 | #1,061 of 1,656 | 14 | 5.3 | $2M | 112 | 52 |
| Gas stations | 42 | #1,512 of 2,358 | 34 | 12.9 | $1.6M | 69 | 27 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #1,668 of 2,385 | 99 | 37.6 | $235K | 111 | 29 |
| Car washes and detailing | 40 | #980 of 1,451 | 10 | 3.8 | $2.3M | 93 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #1,732 of 2,339 | 60 | 22.8 | $388K | 90 | 18 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 37 | #1,090 of 1,493 | 14 | 5.3 | $2.1M | 73 | 27 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 36 | #623 of 777 | 8 | 3.0 | $2.3M | 57 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 36 | #1,119 of 1,530 | 13 | 4.9 | $1.8M | 72 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 36 | #1,798 of 2,401 | 97 | 36.8 | $241K | 90 | 47 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 35 | #1,831 of 2,405 | 144 | 54.6 | $630K | 95 | 58 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 35 | #1,879 of 2,394 | 165 | 62.6 | $169K | 111 | 97 |
| Pizza | 34 | #1,673 of 2,090 | 31 | 11.8 | $2.9M | 58 | 53 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 34 | #1,720 of 2,222 | 45 | 17.1 | $2M | 66 | 53 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 34 | #1,869 of 2,405 | 274 | 104.0 | $331K | 89 | 127 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 33 | #1,042 of 1,302 | 14 | 5.3 | $2M | 64 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,940 of 2,378 | 64 | 24.3 | $365K | 82 | 35 |
| Chiropractors | 28 | #1,321 of 1,490 | 21 | 8.0 | $1.3M | 56 | 10 |
| Pet businesses | 23 | #2,063 of 2,200 | 39 | 14.8 | $374K | 43 | 15 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 19 | #1,374 of 1,461 | 13 | 4.9 | $1.1M | 44 | 8 |
| Pet stores | 17 | #920 of 974 | 10 | 3.8 | $1.5M | 32 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $7.5M | 73 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $17.5M | 140 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $26.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $11.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Columbia County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $23.4M | $887 | 93 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $55.7M | $2,115 | 81 |
| Food away from home | $90.8M | $3,445 | 85 |
| Groceries | $164.4M | $6,238 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $23.3M | $884 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $11.6M | $440 | 76 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18.6M | $705 | 72 |
| Medical and dental services | $28M | $1,061 | 82 |
| Pets | $14.6M | $554 | 61 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $52.4M | $1,988 | 97 |
| Vehicle insurance | $44M | $1,671 | 85 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $73.2M | $2,777 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $30M | $1,139 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $430.4M | $16,333 | 98 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Columbia County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 66,193+2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 26,350
- Median age
- 42.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 483 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 135
- Median household income
- $64,644+27.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,045
- Median home value
- $206,200
- Jobs located here
- 24,251
- Daytime population
- 61,393Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Columbia County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Columbia County at 66,193 people in 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 26,350 households. Median household income rose 27.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Columbia County, PA spend?
Households in Columbia County spend about $430.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $164.4M on groceries and $90.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Columbia County spend the most on groceries (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Columbia County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Columbia County are for real estate agents and brokers (78), clothing and shoe stores (78) and real estate businesses (75). Columbia County ranks #56 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Columbia County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Columbia County is $64,644 a year, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $206,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Columbia County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet stores (90% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dentists and orthodontists (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Columbia County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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