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Columbia, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster county, is 10 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 50 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lancaster metropolitan area. Columbia contains a population of approximately 10,311.
In Columbia, about 46% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Columbia, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
In 2000, Columbia had a median family income of $42,309.
Political donors in Columbia favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Columbia has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Columbia, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Columbia, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Comparing Columbia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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