Columbia County GIS Maps
Columbia County, New York, has 61,570 residents and covers 634.7 square miles. The population declined 2.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Columbia County is 36021.
Hudson is the county's largest population center. Columbia County also includes 31 zip codes, 10 public school districts and 37 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Columbia County Trends
- Population
- 61,570▾
- Median Home Value
- $309,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 9,785▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Columbia County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Columbia County Population
Columbia County had 61,570 residents in 2020. That was 2.4% lower than in 2010. Columbia County had 1,524 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 97 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hudson, Valatie and Chatham.
Population Trend in Columbia County NY
Columbia County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Columbia County Zip Codes
Columbia County has 31 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hudson (12534), Valatie (12184) and Chatham (12037). Hudson is the largest zip by population, with about 17,539 residents or 28% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 46% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Columbia County NY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12534 | Hudson | 17,539 | ▾ -1.8% |
| 12184 | Valatie | 7,178 | ▴ 0.4% |
| 12037 | Chatham | 3,895 | ▾ -3% |
| 12526 | Germantown | 3,687 | ▴ 0% |
| 12075 | Ghent | 3,135 | ▾ -8.3% |
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Columbia County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Columbia County Demographics
Columbia County has a median age of 49.5, which makes the county a little older than New York overall. About 16.3% of residents are under 18, while 25.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 38.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 39.6%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Columbia County NY
Median Age
49.5
Under 18
16.3%
Age 65+
25.4%
Bachelor's+
38.1%
Columbia County School Districts
Columbia County is served by 10 public school districts with 9,785 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Kinderhook Central (Ichabod Crane), Red Hook Central and Hudson City. Those three districts account for about 49% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Columbia County NY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Central School District (Ichabod Crane) | 1,679 | 17.2% | ▴ 0.5% |
| Red Hook Central School District | 1,575 | 16.1% | ▾ -0.6% |
| Hudson City School District | 1,522 | 15.6% | ▾ -2.2% |
| Taconic Hills Central School District | 974 | 10% | ▾ -5.6% |
| Chatham Central School District | 907 | 9.3% | ▴ 1.3% |
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Columbia County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Columbia County Housing & Real Estate
Columbia County has a median home value of $309,800 and a median gross rent of $1,199. About 75% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the New York median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $620,000 and homes spent about 102 days on the market.
Columbia County Housing Mix
Columbia County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Columbia County Housing Trends
Columbia County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Columbia County, NY
Columbia County has 3,240 business listings across 566 categories. The largest categories in Columbia County business listings are Farm (110, 3.4%), Churches & Religious Organizations (74, 2.3%), and Landmark And Historical Building (65, 2.0%). The full Columbia County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Columbia County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Columbia County, NY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Farm | 110 | 3.4% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 74 | 2.3% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 65 | 2.0% |
| Art Gallery | 53 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 48 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 47 | 1.5% |
| Antique Store | 46 | 1.4% |
| Restaurants | 43 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 42 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 41 | 1.3% |
Columbia County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Our Wellness Collective | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Valatie |
| Long Story Short Hudson | Accommodation | Hudson |
| Shallo, Galluscio and Bianchi CPAs | Accountant | Hudson |
| W&B Golf Carts | Active Life | Hudson |
| Elliott Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Hudson |
| Mogul Marketing | Advertising Agency | East Chatham |
| Philmont Cooperative | Agricultural Cooperatives | Philmont |
| Stillwater Farm | Agricultural Service | Ghent |
| Hudson Hemp | Agriculture | Hudson |
| Richmor Aviation Inc | Airlines | Ghent |
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Columbia County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Columbia County Basemaps
Columbia County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Columbia County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Columbia County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Columbia County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.