Economic issues are major concerns for residents in Columbia County. In fact, reducing taxes and keeping businesses in the area are among the five leading priorities for county residents overall.
» Economic Statistics
Avg. commute time
26.1 min
Commute by Carpool
12%
Commute by Public Transportation
2%
Working outside county of residence
30%
Source: Census 2000
Number of Establishments
Total for all sectors
1,782
Retail trade
282
Construction
281
Professional, scientific, & technical services
186
Accommodation & food services
167
Health care & social assistance
154
Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service
78
Manufacturing
77
Finance & insurance
74
Wholesale trade
65
Real estate & rental & leasing
65
Arts, entertainment, & recreation
54
Information
48
Transportation & warehousing
44
Educational services
25
Forestry, fishing & hunting, & ag support services
