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Columbus, PA
Census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania.
Population
664
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
293
ZIP codes
0
Columbus and its ZIP codes
Columbus at a glance
- The median household income is $59,612, 24% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,900 (56% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $658 a month.
Local data for Columbus, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Columbus, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,612
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$110,900
Median rent
$658/mo
Homeownership
91.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (124), Irish Americans (99), Portuguese Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Columbus.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,237
12,941 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,544
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$334M
FY 2026, $8,662 per person
How people get to work
Columbus, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.4%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Columbus, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
510
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
154
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Columbus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorryCity | 2.7 mi | 6 |
| Bear LakeBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| ElginBorough | 8.8 mi | 1.5 |
| SpartansburgBorough | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Panama, NYVillage | 9.9 mi | 2.2 |
| WattsburgBorough | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Sugar GroveBorough | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Union CityBorough | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Sherman, NYVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| YoungsvilleBorough | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Canadohta LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| RicevilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| CentervilleBorough | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| LincolnvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Busti, NYCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| Lakewood, NYVillage | 17 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbus, PA in?
- Columbus is in Warren County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Columbus, PA?
- About 664 people live in Columbus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbus?
- Nearby places include Corry (2.7 mi), Bear Lake (5.4 mi), Elgin (8.8 mi), Spartansburg (9.8 mi), Panama, NY (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023