Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

109,613

2.11% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

47.9

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.93%

7.65% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$68,981

8.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$222,000

5.26% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

47,267

3.23% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY had a population of 110k people with a median age of 47.9 and a median household income of $68,981. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY grew from 107,351 to 109,613, a 2.11% increase and its median household income grew from $63,599 to $68,981, a 8.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), White (Hispanic) (2.78%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.52%).

7.56% of the households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are Columbia-Greene Community College (217 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was $222,000, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

Most people in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY borders Pittsfield City PUMA, MA, Otsego, Schoharie, Oneida (South) & Herkimer (South) Counties PUMA, NY, Troy City PUMA, NY, Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, Chenango, Delaware & Broome (East) Counties PUMA, NY, Sullivan & Ulster (West) Counties PUMA, NY, Ulster County (East) PUMA, NY, and Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY is home to a population of 110k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.26% of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (6.86k people).

In 2021, there were 18.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.5k people) in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.93k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.68k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are Spanish (3,072 households), German (817 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (582 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,954

Women

48.4%

56,470

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 109,424 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.7%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.7% of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
92.5k ± 522
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.93k ± 350
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.68k ± 617

5.66%

Hispanic Population

6.21k people

5.66% of the people in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are hispanic (6.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Germany
522 ± 560 people
Bangladesh
502 ± 549 people
Mexico
495 ± 545 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was Germany, the natal country of 522 Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY residents, followed by Bangladesh with 502 and Mexico with 495.

Foreign-Born Population

6.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.86k people

6.27%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.73k people

As of 2021, 6.26% of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY residents (6.86k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was 6.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,072 households (2.92%)
German
817 households (0.777%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
582 households (0.554%)

7.56% of the households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was Spanish. 2.92% of the households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,665 ± 329
Gulf War (2001-)
716 ± 207
Gulf War (1990s)
629 ± 173

Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY employs 47.3k people. The largest industries in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (3,729 people), Construction (3,275 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,215 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($317,796), Nondepository credit & related activities ($183,637), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($177,230).

Males in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,292. The income inequality in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,593

Women

49.3%

23,197

Men

50.7%

The workforce of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY in 2020 was 45,790 people, with 49.3% woman, and 50.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

47.3k

2021 Value

3.23%

1 Year growth

± 3.23%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.23%, from 45.8k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, are Other managers (1,339 people), Cashiers (1,285 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,092 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.3k

2021 Value

3.23%

1 Year growth

± 3.23%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.23%, from 45.8k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,729 people), Construction (3,275 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,215 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,256

Median earning men ± $2,063

$35,168

Median earning women ± $1,920

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($72,455), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,642), and Information ($57,692).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,471), Information ($52,228), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY awarded 217 degrees. The student population of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 462 male students and 893 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are White (169 and 77.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16 and 7.37%), Black or African American (14 and 6.45%), and Two or More Races (9 and 4.15%).

The largest universities in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Columbia-Greene Community College (217 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY are General Studies (71 and 32.7%), Registered Nursing (58 and 26.7%), and Humanistic Studies (23 and 10.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,355 students enrolled in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, 34.1% men and 65.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 936 records, of which 68.3% were women and 31.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
71 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
58 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was General Studies with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Columbia-Greene Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

217 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia-Greene Community College with 217 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 65 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, which is 0.428 times less than the 152 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 169 degrees mean that there were 10.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 16 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,968) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($648) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.77% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (29.7k), Some college (14.4k), and Bachelors Degree (14.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was $222,000 in 2021, which is 0.906 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $210,900 to $222,000, a 5.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY is 74.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY is $68,981. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$222,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,870

$31,770

Median Property Taxes

±$1,104

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.5% of the housing units in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,981

Median Household Income

± $2,789

42.6k

Number of Households

± 1,340

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.6k households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY grew to $68,981 from the previous year's value of $63,599.

The following chart displays the households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.58% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (8.02%)

In 2021, 74% of workers in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.06% of the workforce in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.93% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY (10.4k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 45.2% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.9% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.1%

Uninsured

45.2%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY declined by 2.55% from 4.21% to 4.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.