New Columbus, PA Population

The population of New Columbus is 237, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
237
Total Population
51.8
Median age
43.46%
Female population %
130.1:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
85+ years
Largest age group
80.9
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
Zero
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

New Columbus's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in New Columbus is 51.8, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • New Columbus's population under 18 was 13.50%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • New Columbus's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 32.07% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in New Columbus, 12.66% were under the age of 15, 16.88% aged 15 to 29, 38.40% aged 30 to 64, 19.41% aged 65 to 84, and 12.66% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows New Columbus's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
New Columbus, PA population by age group. The largest age group was 85+ years with a poulation of 30 (12.66% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 31 less females than males in New Columbus:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 43.46% females and 56.54% males in New Columbus, PA.
  • The New Columbus, PA gender ratio is 130.1:100 i.e. 130.1 men to 100 women (1.301).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 18.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 75-79 years with a population of 21.
The grouped bar chart shows New Columbus, PA population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (18) | Female # 75-79 years (21). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

New Columbus's population is non diverse:

  • Racial distribution of New Columbus population: 99.16% are White and 0.84% are multiracial.
  • New Columbus's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the borough.
  • By ethnicity, Zero is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 237 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in New Columbus is White with a population of 235 (99.16% of the total population).
The bar chart shows New Columbus, PA population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
New Columbus, PA population by race. The largest racial group in New Columbus is White with a population of 235 (99.16% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

New Columbus's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 233 in the year 2012
  • From 2000 to 2010, New Columbus's population increased by 21 (10.00%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, New Columbus's population decreased by 9 (3.90%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, New Columbus's population was lowest in year 2008 at 202.
The graph shows New Columbus's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
New Columbus's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 224. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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