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Columbia City

Oregon · 1,949 residents · 0.785 sq mi
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Columbia City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,309. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $307,300. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,949
+24%since 2000
from 1,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,483 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 2,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+28%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8611K2K2K3K1990201020202024Columbia City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,309
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,141
+59%since 2000
from $25,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,157
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $780 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
10.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+27%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,678)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(112)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other2.8%(55)
Diversity Score24.4%(476)
Diversity Score
24
+212%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+77%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia City, Oregon?

Columbia City, Oregon has about 1,949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Columbia City, Oregon earns about $83,309 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 $307,300, and the typical rent is about $1,157 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia City, Oregon?

About 21.1% 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 5.0% 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 946 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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