Columbia County
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- Population
- 61,100
- Area
- 634.66 sq mi (1,643.77 km²), 13.54 sq mi water
- Median age
- 49.8
- Households
- 26,627
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $81,528
- Median house value
- $347,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Columbia County
Local News
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published 19 hours agoNew Paltz adopts Good Cause Eviction Law
The Town of New Paltz is the latest New York municipality to adopt Good Cause Eviction Law.
Mid Hudson News
Published September 06State Police mourn passing of Canine Dunn
HUDSON VALLEY- During his tour of duty when assigned to Trooper Edward Resier, State Police Canine Dunn assisted in hundreds of investigations throughout Putnam, Dutchess, Westchester and Columbia counties involving illegal firearms and significant quantities of narcotics,…
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 05West Point Professor says he's being pushed out for teaching human-caused climate change
Dr. Adam Kalkstein is suing West Point, alleging that his contract isn't being renewed because he teaches that “humans influenced climate change,” violating his First Amendment right.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 05Senate minority leader: new Congress must focus on affordability
There is broad speculation that Democrats may take control of both houses of Congress following the midterms. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer says there is one thing that must be addressed if that occurs.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 04Schumer optimistic that a Democrat will win northern New York Congressional race
During a stop in Plattsburgh, New York Senator Charles Schumer expressed optimism that the 21st Congressional District, now represented by Republican Elise Stefanik, could flip.