Columbia County, New York Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Columbia County, New York
Columbia County, New York Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
61,100
Median Age
49.8
Male Median
48.7
Female Median
50.7
Columbia County, New York Population Growth

Columbia County, New York Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.4%%.
-3.4%% Growth
Columbia County, New York Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Columbia County, New York Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.8 | 61,100 |
| 2023 | 49.5 | 61,245 |
| 2022 | 49.3 | 61,469 |
| 2021 | 48.9 | 61,587 |
| 2020 | 48.5 | 60,016 |
| 2019 | 48.2 | 60,371 |
| 2018 | 47.8 | 60,919 |
| 2017 | 47.4 | 61,481 |
| 2016 | 47.0 | 61,860 |
| 2015 | 46.6 | 62,195 |
| 2014 | 46.5 | 62,525 |
| 2013 | 46.0 | 62,674 |
| 2012 | 45.3 | 62,881 |
| 2011 | 44.9 | 63,055 |
| 2010 | 44.2 | 63,241 |
Columbia County, New York Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.8% |
| 5–17 | 12.1% |
| 18–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–54 | 24.3% |
| 55–64 | 16.6% |
| 65+ | 26.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Columbia County, New York
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 27.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 45.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Columbia County, New York
The median age in Columbia County, New York is 49.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Columbia County, New York is 61,100.
In Columbia County, New York, seniors (ages 65+) make up 26.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Columbia County, New York is aging.