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Columbia County, NY: growth, migration and housing
Columbia County has 60,168 residents, down 2.1% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,521 households moved in and 1,633 moved out (-112 net), bringing in a net $18.1M of income. Median household income is $81,528, the median home $347,100 and median rent $1,260 a month.
In New York: 50th of 62 counties for 5-year population growth · 39th of 62 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 16th of 62 counties for median household income · 15th of 62 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Columbia County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 152 | $23.9M |
| Dutchess County, NY | 135 | $9.2M |
| New York County, NY | 134 | $48.2M |
| Rensselaer County, NY | 98 | $5.6M |
| Albany County, NY | 88 | $5.8M |
| Greene County, NY | 72 | $3.0M |
| Berkshire County, MA | 65 | $4.3M |
| Ulster County, NY | 62 | $4.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Columbia County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer County, NY | 193 | $10.7M |
| Albany County, NY | 137 | $7.3M |
| Dutchess County, NY | 114 | $6.3M |
| Greene County, NY | 110 | $8.2M |
| New York County, NY | 86 | $30.1M |
| Kings County, NY | 66 | $9.2M |
| Berkshire County, MA | 59 | $4.3M |
| Ulster County, NY | 46 | $3.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.