Columbia County Summary

Life in Columbia County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Columbia County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Columbia County:

  • The population in Columbia County is 52,865.

  • The median home value in Columbia County is $434,012.

  • The median income in Columbia County is $83,265.

  • The median rent in Columbia County is $1,211.

  • The unemployment rate in Columbia County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Columbia County is 9.1%.

  • The average high in Columbia County is 63.8° and there are 146.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Columbia County

List Of Cities & Towns in Columbia County

St. Helens, OR Population 14,015

Scappoose, OR Population 8,003

Vernonia, OR Population 2,285

Rainier, OR Population 2,010

Clatskanie, OR Population 1,975

Columbia City, OR Population 1,773

Warren, OR Population 1,608

Deer Island, OR Population 230

Prescott, OR Population 60

Map Of Columbia County

Columbia County, OR Weather

  • The average high in Columbia County is 63.8°.

  • There are 94.11 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 146.0 inches of rain each year with 5.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:52 hours of sun each day in Columbia County.

StatColumbia County
Mean High63.8
Nice Days94.11
Rainfall146.0
Snowfall5.3
Sunny_hours3:52
63.8°
Average High
146.0
Inches of Rain

Columbia County Photos

Columbia City School   Columbia Cityc Oregon
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Community Hall   Columbia City Oregon
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Caples House Museum   Columbia City Oregon
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Columbia County Demographics

Population over time in Columbia County

The current population in Columbia County is 52,865. The population has increased 2.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 52,381 0.5%
2021 52,117 1.4%
2020 51,375 -

Gender in Columbia County

  • Columbia County is 49.0% female with 25,900 female residents.

  • Columbia County is 51.0% male with 26,965 male residents.

Female
49.0% (25,900)
Male
51.0% (26,965)
Gender Columbia County OR USA
Female 49.0% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Columbia County

Columbia County is:

  • 85.8% White with 45,337 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 235 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 470 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 319 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 203 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 161 Other residents.

  • 5.6% Two Or More with 2,953 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.0% Hispanic with 3,187 Hispanic residents.

White
85.8% (45,337)
African American
0.4% (235)
American Indian
0.9% (470)
Asian
0.6% (319)
Hawaiian
0.4% (203)
Other
0.3% (161)
Two Or More
5.6% (2,953)
Hispanic
6.0% (3,187)

Table: Columbia County By Race

Race Columbia County OR USA
White 85.8% 73.3% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.9% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 4.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.6% 5.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.0% 13.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Columbia County, Oregon

  • 2.9% of households in Columbia County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in Columbia County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Columbia County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Columbia County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Columbia County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Columbia County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Columbia County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.1% of households in Columbia County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Columbia County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Columbia County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.9% (1,528)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (1,975)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.3% (2,799)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.0% (3,722)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.1% (5,316)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.9% (7,890)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.6% (9,278)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.1% (11,670)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.6% (5,095)
$200,000 or more
6.8% (3,587)
Income Columbia County OR USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.3% 6.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.0% 6.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.1% 10.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.9% 16.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.6% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.1% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.6% 9.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.8% 10.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Columbia County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Columbia County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Columbia County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Columbia County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Columbia County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Columbia County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Columbia County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Columbia County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Columbia County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (528)
9-12th Grade
8% (4,229)
High School / GED
33% (17,445)
Some College
28% (14,802)
Associate's Degree
11% (5,815)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (6,343)
Master's Degree
5% (2,643)
Professional Degree
1% (528)
Doctorate Degree
1% (528)
Education Columbia County OR USA
< 9th Grade 0% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 6%
High School / GED 33% 22% 26%
Some College 28% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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