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Columbia County, PA: growth, migration and housing
Columbia County has 66,193 residents, up 2.3% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,436 households moved in and 1,345 moved out (+91 net), while a net $2.3M of income left. Median household income is $64,644, the median home $206,200 and median rent $943 a month.
In Pennsylvania: 12th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 11th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 40th of 67 counties for median household income · 32nd of 67 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County, PA | 327 | $13.5M |
| Northumberland County, PA | 153 | $7.5M |
| Montour County, PA | 139 | $8.8M |
| Lycoming County, PA | 64 | $2.9M |
| Schuylkill County, PA | 59 | $2.5M |
| Philadelphia County, PA | 25 | $1.3M |
| Union County, PA | 25 | $1.6M |
| Lackawanna County, PA | 24 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Columbia County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County, PA | 234 | $12.1M |
| Northumberland County, PA | 135 | $6.0M |
| Montour County, PA | 114 | $5.3M |
| Lycoming County, PA | 75 | $3.7M |
| Schuylkill County, PA | 44 | $2.5M |
| Montgomery County, PA | 26 | $1.6M |
| Philadelphia County, PA | 25 | $1.1M |
| Lackawanna County, PA | 24 | $0.9M |
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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.