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Columbia County

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Columbia County, Pennsylvania
35 W Main St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Phone: (570) 389-5600
Fax: (570) 784-0257
www.columbiapa.org

In east-central PA, southwest of Scranton; organized Mar 22, 1813 from Northumberland County. Name Origin: Feminine form of Columbus, a poetic and honorific reference to Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and America.

Area (sq mi): 489.79 (land 485.55; water 4.24). Pop per sq mi: 133.70.
Pop 2005: 64,939. State rank: 39. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.20%; 1990-2000 1.50%. Pop 2000: 64,151 (White 97.10%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 37.50.
Income 2000: per capita $16,973; median household $34,094; Pop below poverty level: 13.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,648-$25,264.
Unemployment 2004: 6.60%. Change from 2000: 1.10%. Median travel time to work: 21.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 24.60%.

Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Bloomsburg County seat (12,805)
  • Berwick (10,493)

  • See other counties in Pennsylvania.
    Columbia County, Washington
    341 E Main St
    Dayton, WA 99328
    Phone: (509) 382-4542
    Fax: (509) 382-2490
    www.columbiaco.com

    On the southeastern border of WA; organized Nov 11, 1875 (prior to statehood) from Walla Walla County. Name Origin: For the Columbia River.

    Area (sq mi): 873.53 (land 868.81; water 4.71). Pop per sq mi: 4.80.
    Pop 2005: 4,129. State rank: 37. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.60%; 1990-2000 1.00%. Pop 2000: 4,064 (White 90.70%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 6.30%; Asian 0.40%; Other 5.60%). Foreign born: 3.20%. Median age: 42.40.
    Income 2000: per capita $17,374; median household $33,500; Pop below poverty level: 12.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $27,591-$26,320.
    Unemployment 2004: 8.00%. Change from 2000: -3.40%. Median travel time to work: 18.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 25.60%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Columbia County, Georgia
    PO Box 498
    Evans, GA 30809
    Phone: (706) 868-3379
    Fax: (706) 868-3348
    www.columbiacountyga.gov

    On central eastern coast of GA, north of Augusta; organized Dec 10, 1790 from Richmond County. Name Origin: Feminine form of Columbus, a poetic and honorific reference to Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and America.

    Area (sq mi): 307.78 (land 290.01; water 17.76). Pop per sq mi: 358.00.
    Pop 2005: 103,812. State rank: 21. Pop change: 2000-20005 16.30%; 1990-2000 35.20%. Pop 2000: 89,288 (White 81.10%; Black or African American 11.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.60%; Asian 3.40%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 4.80%. Median age: 35.40.
    Income 2000: per capita $23,496; median household $55,682; Pop below poverty level: 5.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $29,751-$31,562.
    Unemployment 2004: 3.70%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 25.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 67.30%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Columbia County, New York
    560 Warren St
    Hudson, NY 12534
    Phone: (518) 828-3339
    www.govt.co.columbia.ny.us

    On central eastern border of NY, southeast of Albany; organized Apr 4, 1786 (prior to statehood) from Albany County. Name Origin: Feminine form of Columbus, a poetic and honorific reference to Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and America.

    Area (sq mi): 648.27 (land 635.73; water 12.54). Pop per sq mi: 100.10.
    Pop 2005: 63,622. State rank: 41. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.80%; 1990-2000 0.20%. Pop 2000: 63,094 (White 90.90%; Black or African American 4.50%; Hispanic or Latino 2.50%; Asian 0.80%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 4.40%. Median age: 40.50.
    Income 2000: per capita $22,265; median household $41,915; Pop below poverty level: 9.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,579-$28,452.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.30%. Change from 2000: 1.60%. Median travel time to work: 26.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 36.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Columbia County, Florida
    PO Box 2069
    Lake City, FL 32056
    Phone: (386) 755-4100
    Fax: (386) 758-1337
    www.columbiacountyfla.com

    On northern border of FL, west of Jacksonville; organized Feb 4, 1832 (prior to statehood) from Alachua County. Name Origin: Feminine form of Columbus, a poetic and honorific reference to Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and America.

    Area (sq mi): 801.04 (land 797.05; water 3.99). Pop per sq mi: 80.30.
    Pop 2005: 64,040. State rank: 40. Pop change: 2000-20005 13.30%; 1990-2000 32.60%. Pop 2000: 56,513 (White 78.00%; Black or African American 17.00%; Hispanic or Latino 2.70%; Asian 0.70%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 2.30%. Median age: 37.30.
    Income 2000: per capita $14,598; median household $30,881; Pop below poverty level: 15.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,734-$19,517.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.50%. Change from 2000: -1.90%. Median travel time to work: 24.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 25.40%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Lake City County seat (10,699)

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    Columbia County, Arkansas
    1 Court Sq Suite 1
    Magnolia, AR 71753
    Phone: (870) 235-3774
    Fax: (870) 235-3773

    On southern border of AR; organized Dec 17, 1852 from Lafayette County. Name Origin: Feminine form of Columbus, a poetic and honorific reference to Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and America.

    Area (sq mi): 766.86 (land 766.11; water 0.75). Pop per sq mi: 32.20.
    Pop 2005: 24,695. State rank: 28. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.50%; 1990-2000 -0.30%. Pop 2000: 25,603 (White 61.60%; Black or African American 36.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 35.70.
    Income 2000: per capita $15,322; median household $27,640; Pop below poverty level: 21.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,776-$23,647.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.50%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 15.30%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Magnolia County seat (10,458)

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    Columbia County, Wisconsin
    PO Box 177
    Portage, WI 53901
    Phone: (608) 742-9654
    Fax: (608) 742-9602
    www.co.columbia.wi.us

    In south-central WI, northwest of Milwaukee; organized Feb 3, 1846 (prior to statehood) from Portage, Brown, and Crawford counties. Name Origin: Feminine form of Columbus, a poetic and honorific reference to Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and America.

    Area (sq mi): 795.70 (land 773.79; water 21.91). Pop per sq mi: 71.50.
    Pop 2005: 55,364. State rank: 26. Pop change: 2000-20005 5.50%; 1990-2000 16.40%. Pop 2000: 52,468 (White 96.20%; Black or African American 0.90%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 38.00.
    Income 2000: per capita $21,014; median household $45,064; Pop below poverty level: 5.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,933-$30,846.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.60%. Change from 2000: -0.40%. Median travel time to work: 24.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 47.50%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Portage County seat (10,010)

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    Columbia County, Oregon
    County Courthouse 230 Strand St
    Saint Helens, OR 97051
    Phone: (503) 397-3796
    Fax: (503) 397-7266
    www.co.columbia.or.us

    On the northwestern border of OR, northwest of Portland; organized Jan 16, 1854 (prior to statehood) from Washington County. Name Origin: For the Columbia River, which forms its northern and eastern borders.

    Area (sq mi): 688.33 (land 656.72; water 31.61). Pop per sq mi: 73.20.
    Pop 2005: 48,065. State rank: 17. Pop change: 2000-20005 10.30%; 1990-2000 16.00%. Pop 2000: 43,560 (White 93.10%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.50%; Asian 0.60%; Other 4.70%). Foreign born: 1.80%. Median age: 37.70.
    Income 2000: per capita $20,078; median household $45,797; Pop below poverty level: 9.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,750-$26,488.
    Unemployment 2004: 9.20%. Change from 2000: 1.40%. Median travel time to work: 29.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 50.30%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Saint Helens County seat (11,432)

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