Columbia town, New York
Columbia town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Columbia town is a geographic entity located in Herkimer County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,584. The land area covers 35.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,584 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 569 | ±73 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 655 | ±96 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 569 | ±73 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 86 | ±55 |
| Median Home Value | $187,500 | ±$22,260 |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | ±$47 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,795 | ±$12,658 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,876 | ±$6,222 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 113 | ±58 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 806 | ±139 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.8% | ±7.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF COLUMBIA
GUS Population: 1,591 (2024)
ID: 131361
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
851 MCKOONS RD, RICHFIELD SPRINGS NY 13439-3703
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GUS Population: 59,585 (2024)
ID: 170422
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
109 MARY ST, STE 1111, HERKIMER NY 13350-2923
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | UTICA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | ILION, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LITTLE FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BROOKFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ILION, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | CHERRY VALLEY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | UTICA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | UTICA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DOLGEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | FRANKFORT, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Herkimer County Community College
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College | 7.4 mi away | 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY, 13350-1598 |
3158660300
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JORDANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 189 MAIN STREET, JORDANVILLE, NY, 13361 |
(315) 858-2874
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Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 7.9 mi away | 420 East German Street, Herkimer, NY, 13350 |
3158672206
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ILION FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 78 WEST STREET, ILION, NY, 13357 |
(315) 894-5028
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Mohawk Valley Community College
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College | 13.4 mi away | 1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY, 13501-5394 |
3157925400
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RICHFIELD SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 102 MAIN STREET, RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY, 13439 |
(315) 858-0230
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Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
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College | 15.4 mi away | 2215 Genesee Street, Utica, NY, 13501 |
3158018253
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WELLER LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 41 WEST MAIN STREET, MOHAWK, NY, 13407 |
(315) 866-2983
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Utica University
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College | 16.3 mi away | 1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY, 13502-4892 |
3157923111
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FRANK J. BASLOE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 245 NORTH MAIN STREET, HERKIMER, NY, 13350 |
(315) 866-1733
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COOPERSTOWN, NY US, located 15.9 miles from Columbia town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3° | 13.6° | 18.4° | 3.10" | 21.7" |
| February | 26.1° | 14.2° | 20.2° | 3.06" | 18.8" |
| March | 34.5° | 22.2° | 28.4° | 3.61" | 17.6" |
| April | 48.1° | 34.0° | 41.0° | 4.18" | 2.8" |
| May | 60.4° | 44.9° | 52.7° | 3.71" | 0.1" |
| June | 68.2° | 54.4° | 61.3° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 72.6° | 59.0° | 65.8° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 70.8° | 57.4° | 64.1° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 63.8° | 50.2° | 57.0° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 51.8° | 39.4° | 45.6° | 4.95" | 0.4" |
| November | 39.2° | 30.0° | 34.6° | 3.24" | 5.9" |
| December | 28.9° | 21.1° | 25.0° | 3.59" | 18.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ilion CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Ilion village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Mohawk village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Richfield Springs village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| East Frankfort CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Herkimer village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3604317431. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.