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Columbia City

Washington · Seattle · 7,935 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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The short version

Columbia City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,232. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $836,902. Households here earn about 33% less than the Seattle median. Despite a median home value of $836,902, the poverty rate sits 56% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Columbia City; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,935
Population density
13,657 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,232
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$65,245
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$836,902
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,590
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.2%
67.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(4,058)
Black17.2%(1,364)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(729)
Asian16.4%(1,300)
Other6.1%(484)
Diversity Score83.7%(6,645)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(4,058)
Black17.2%(1,364)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(729)
Asian16.4%(1,300)
Other6.1%(484)
Diversity Score83.7%(6,645)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Foreign born
25.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia City, Seattle, Washington?

Columbia City, Seattle, Washington has about 7,935 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia City, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Columbia City, Seattle, Washington earns about $83,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia City, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Columbia City, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $836,902, and the typical rent is about $1,590 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia City, Seattle, Washington?

About 63.4% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia City, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia City, Seattle, Washington?

About 19.4% of people in Columbia City, Seattle, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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