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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbia City

Oregon · 1,571 residents · 0.785 sq mi
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Columbia City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,545. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $172,500. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,571
+57%since 1990
from 1,003 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,001 / sq mi
+57%since 1990
from 1,278 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+19%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8611K2K2K3K1990201020202024Columbia City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,545
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,812 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,266
+82%since 1990
from $13,847 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$172,500
+80%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$780
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $417 in 1990
US average: $602
86.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
13.8% rent
2.9
+47%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(967)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(19)
Asian1.8%(18)
Diversity Score13%(130)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,480)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian0.7%(11)
Diversity Score7.8%(123)
8
−40%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+22%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia City, Oregon?

Columbia City, Oregon has about 1,571 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Columbia City, Oregon earns about $59,545 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 $172,500, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia City, Oregon?

About 21.7% 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 4.5% 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 568 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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