Columbia County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$83,619
Per Capita Income
$53,325
Poverty Rate
11.4%
SNAP Recipients
9.0%
Gini Index
0.498
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K13.6%
$25K–$50K17.1%
$50K–$75K15.1%
$75K–$100K11.6%
$100K–$150K17.8%
$150K–$200K9.9%
$200K+14.8%
The median household income in Columbia County, NY is $83,619 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $53,325. 11.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.498 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).