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Columbia County

Washington · 4,078 residents · 868.585 sq mi
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Columbia County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,800. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,078
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+14%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Columbia County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,611
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,810
+49%since 2000
from $17,374 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,685)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(258)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(677)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,649)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(254)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other5.5%(224)
Diversity Score28.1%(1,145)
Diversity Score
28
+68%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia County, Washington?

Columbia County, Washington has about 4,078 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia County, Washington?

The typical household in Columbia County, Washington earns about $43,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia County, Washington expensive?

In Columbia County, Washington, the median home is worth about $146,800, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia County, Washington?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia County, Washington?

About 16.4% of people in Columbia County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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