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Columbia City

Oregon · 1,946 residents (2025 est.) · 0.785 sq mi
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Columbia City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,750. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $460,000. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,006
+28%since 2000
from 1,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,555 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 2,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,946 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8611K2K2K3K1990201020202024Columbia City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,545 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,488
+60%since 2000
from $25,266 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
+13%since 2010
from 0.328 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,365
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $780 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+64%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,480)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,765)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(97)
Asian2.7%(55)
Other4%(81)
Diversity Score27.6%(554)
Diversity Score
28
+253%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia City, Oregon?

Columbia City, Oregon has about 2,006 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia City, Oregon?

The typical household in Columbia City, Oregon earns about $96,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia City, Oregon expensive?

In Columbia City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $460,000, and the typical rent is about $1,365 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia City, Oregon?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia City, Oregon?

About 9.4% of people in Columbia City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia City, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,003 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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