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Columbia County

Washington · 3,952 residents · 868.585 sq mi
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Columbia County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,779. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,600. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,952
−3%since 2000
from 4,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.7
+24%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Columbia County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,779
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,606
+122%since 2000
from $17,374 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(3,347)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(304)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other4.5%(177)
Diversity Score29.7%(1,174)
Diversity Score
30
+78%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia County, Washington?

Columbia County, Washington has about 3,952 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Columbia County, Washington earns about $61,779 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 $199,600, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia County, Washington?

About 25.3% 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 6.8% of people in Columbia County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia County, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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