Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY

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2023 Population
108,799
0.673% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
48.7
0.62% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
11.2%
8.64% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$79,543
3.35% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$278,200
8.97% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
46,612
1.29% 1-year decline

About

In the year of 2023, Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY had a population of 109k people with a median age of 48.7 and a median household income of $79,543. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY declined from 109,536 to 108,799, a −0.673% decrease and its median household income grew from $76,961 to $79,543, a 3.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.01%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.95%).

8.07% of the households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are Columbia-Greene Community College (223 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was $278,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY is home to a population of 109k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.94% of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (6.47k people).

In 2023, there were 23.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.7k people) in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.92k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.21k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are Spanish (3,505 households), German (738 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (524 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
53,265
Women
49%
55,540
Men
51%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 108,805 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

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Citizenship

97.9%
2023 Citizenship
97.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    90.7k ± 535
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.92k ± 439
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    3.21k ± 471
6.24%
Hispanic Population
6.79k people

In 2023, there were 23.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.7k people) in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.92k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.21k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.24% of the people in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are hispanic (6.79k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    475 ± 534 people
  2. Germany
    472 ± 532 people
  3. Italy
    364 ± 468 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was Mexico, the natal country of 475 Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY residents, followed by Germany with 472 and Italy with 364.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.94%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
6.47k people
6.19%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
6.78k people

As of 2023, 5.94% of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY residents (6.47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was 6.19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,505 households (3.36%)
  2. German
    738 households (0.707%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    524 households (0.502%)

8.07% of the households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was Spanish. 3.36% of the households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,392 ± 285
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    994 ± 244
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    645 ± 193

Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY employs 46.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY were Elementary & secondary schools (3,482 people), Construction (3,257 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,961 people), and the highest paying industries were Advertising, public relations & related services ($323,499), Electronic & precision equipment repair and maintenance ($246,298), and Computer Systems Design ($195,638).

Males in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,993. The income inequality in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
22,536
Women
48.3%
24,076
Men
51.7%

The workforce of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY in 2023 was 46,612 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

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Occupations

46.6k
2023 Value
−1.29%
1 Year decline
± −1.29%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −1.29%, from 47.2k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, are Other managers (1,605 people), Registered nurses (1,186 people), and Cashiers (1,051 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.6k
2023 Value
−1.29%
1 Year decline
± −1.29%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −1.29%, from 47.2k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,482 people), Construction (3,257 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,961 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$56,188
Median earning men ± $3,296
$41,534
Median earning women ± $2,334

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,813), Public Administration ($81,364), and Information ($78,214).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($65,625), Information ($61,914), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,174).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY awarded 223 degrees. The student population of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 754 male students and 942 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are White (176 and 78.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19 and 8.52%), Black or African American (9 and 4.04%), and Asian (8 and 3.59%).

The largest universities in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Columbia-Greene Community College (223 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are General Studies (63 and 28.3%), Registered Nursing (50 and 22.4%), and Humanistic Studies (29 and 13%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,696 students enrolled in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,011 records, of which 64.2% were women and 35.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Studies
    63 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    50 degrees awarded
  3. Humanistic Studies
    29 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was General Studies with 63 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Columbia-Greene Community College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
223 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia-Greene Community College with 223 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 79 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, which is 0.549 times less than the 144 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 176 degrees mean that there were 9.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 19 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,256) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($648) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.913% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (28.1k), Bachelors Degree (16.4k), and Some college (13.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was $278,200 in 2023, which is 0.917 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $255,300 to $278,200, a 8.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY is 76.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$278,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,936
$33,775
Median Property Taxes
±$1,135

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Rent vs Own

76.3%
Homeownership
2023
61.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 76.3% of the housing units in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$79,543
Median Household Income
± $2,311
44.3k
Number of Households
± 1,334

In 2023, the median household income of the 44.3k households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY grew to $79,543 from the previous year's value of $76,961.

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Wage Distribution

0.478
2023 Wage GINI in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY
0.47
2022 Wage GINI in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY

In 2023, the income inequality in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.68% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (69.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.9%)
  3. Carpooled (7.74%)

In 2023, 69.9% of workers in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.74%).

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Commute Time

27.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.38% of the workforce in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY (11.8k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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Health

96.3% of the population of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 43.8% on employee plans, 20.6% on Medicaid, 18.1% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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990 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 990 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.5% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.69%
Uninsured
43.8%
Employer Coverage
20.6%
Medicaid
18.1%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
1.06%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY declined by 1.74% from 3.75% to 3.69%.

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