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2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Services 5 Museums and Historic Sites 6 Attractions 7 Lodging 8 Shopping 9 Local Businesses |
General Information
\n*Zip code: 17512\n*Area code: 717
Geography
\nColumbia is located immediately east of the Susquehanna River. It is just south of U.S. Route 30.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²). 6.3 km² (2.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 8.61% water.
Demographics
\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 10,311 people, 4,287 households, and 2,589 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,631.6/km² (4,227.8/mi²). There are 4,595 housing units at an average density of 727.1/km² (1,884.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 91.34% White, 4.42% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.70% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. 4.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,287 households out of which 28.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% are married couples living together, 13.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% are non-families. 33.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the borough the population is spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the borough is $32,385, and the median income for a family is $42,309. Males have a median income of $32,528 versus $22,748 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $16,626. 11.3% of the population and 7.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.3% are under the age of 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older.
Services
\n*Columbia Hospital
Museums and Historic Sites
\n*First National Bank Museum\n*Watch and Clock Museum of the NAWCC\n*Wright's Ferry Mansion
Attractions
\n*Susquehanna Heritage Information Center
Lodging
\n*Belsnickel Bed and Breakfast\n*Columbian Bed and Breakfast
Shopping
\n*Girl's Clothing Outlet\n*Susquehanna Glass Factory Store
Local Businesses
\n*Baker Manufacturing Company