Columbia County
Columbia County, Pennsylvania
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) Population per square mile: 133.70
Population 2005: 64,939 State rank: 39 Population change: 2000-20005 1.20%; 1990-2000 1.50% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 13.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,648-$25,264
Unemployment (2004): 6.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.10% Median travel time to work: 21.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 24.60%
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Columbia County, Washington
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) Population per square mile: 4.80
Population 2005: 4,129 State rank: 37 Population change: 2000-20005 1.60%; 1990-2000 1.00% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 12.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $27,591-$26,320
Unemployment (2004): 8.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): -3.40% Median travel time to work: 18.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 25.60%
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Columbia County, Georgia
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) Population per square mile: 358.00
Population 2005: 103,812 State rank: 21 Population change: 2000-20005 16.30%; 1990-2000 35.20% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 5.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $29,751-$31,562
Unemployment (2004): 3.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 25.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 67.30%
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Columbia County, New York
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) Population per square mile: 100.10
Population 2005: 63,622 State rank: 41 Population change: 2000-20005 0.80%; 1990-2000 0.20% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 9.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,579-$28,452
Unemployment (2004): 4.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.60% Median travel time to work: 26.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.80%
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Columbia County, Florida
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) Population per square mile: 80.30
Population 2005: 64,040 State rank: 40 Population change: 2000-20005 13.30%; 1990-2000 32.60% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 15.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,734-$19,517
Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.90% Median travel time to work: 24.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 25.40%
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Columbia County, Arkansas
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) Population per square mile: 32.20
Population 2005: 24,695 State rank: 28 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.50%; 1990-2000 -0.30% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 21.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,776-$23,647
Unemployment (2004): 6.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 15.30%
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Columbia County, Wisconsin
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) Population per square mile: 71.50
Population 2005: 55,364 State rank: 26 Population change: 2000-20005 5.50%; 1990-2000 16.40% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 5.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,933-$30,846
Unemployment (2004): 4.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.40% Median travel time to work: 24.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 47.50%
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Columbia County, Oregon
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) Population per square mile: 73.20
Population 2005: 48,065 State rank: 17 Population change: 2000-20005 10.30%; 1990-2000 16.00% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 9.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,750-$26,488
Unemployment (2004): 9.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.40% Median travel time to work: 29.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 50.30%
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