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 3,980.

  • The median home value in Columbia County is $277,144.

  • The median income in Columbia County is $68,825.

  • The median rent in Columbia County is $847.

  • The unemployment rate in Columbia County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Columbia County is 9.3%.

  • The average high in Columbia County is 65.2° and there are 46.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Columbia County

List Of Cities & Towns in Columbia County

Dayton, WA Population 2,763

Starbuck, WA Population 100

Map Of Columbia County

Columbia County, WA Weather

  • The average high in Columbia County is 65.2°.

  • There are 80.29 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 46.5 inches of rain each year with 9.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:00 hours of sun each day in Columbia County.

StatColumbia County
Mean High65.2
Nice Days80.29
Rainfall46.5
Snowfall9.2
Sunny_hours6:00
65.2°
Average High
46.5
Inches of Rain

Columbia County Photos

Historic Courthouse Dayton Washington
Source: Wikipedia User Williamborg | GFDL
Dayton Historic Depot
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL

Columbia County Demographics

Population over time in Columbia County

The current population in Columbia County is 3,980. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,969 -1.4%
2021 4,024 0.8%
2020 3,992 -

Gender in Columbia County

  • Columbia County is 50.7% female with 2,018 female residents.

  • Columbia County is 49.3% male with 1,961 male residents.

Female
50.7% (2,018)
Male
49.3% (1,961)
Gender Columbia County WA USA
Female 50.7% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Columbia County

Columbia County is:

  • 81.7% White with 3,252 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 36 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 2 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 5 Other residents.

  • 8.6% Two Or More with 344 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.2% Hispanic with 325 Hispanic residents.

White
81.7% (3,252)
African American
0.9% (36)
American Indian
0.4% (16)
Asian
0.1% (2)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (5)
Two Or More
8.6% (344)
Hispanic
8.2% (325)

Table: Columbia County By Race

Race Columbia County WA USA
White 81.7% 65.5% 58.9%
African American 0.9% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 9.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 8.6% 6.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.2% 13.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Columbia County, Washington

  • 4.2% of households in Columbia County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.5% of households in Columbia County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Columbia County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Columbia County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Columbia County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.4% of households in Columbia County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Columbia County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Columbia County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Columbia County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Columbia County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (167)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.5% (377)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.9% (273)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.5% (260)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.4% (333)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.4% (772)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (578)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.5% (776)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (251)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (189)
Income Columbia County WA USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.5% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.9% 5.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.5% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.4% 9.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.4% 15.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.5% 19.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 15.4% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Columbia County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Columbia County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 20.0% of adults in Columbia County completed high school / ged.

  • 29.0% of adults in Columbia County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Columbia County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Columbia County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Columbia County completed master's degree.

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Columbia County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (159)
9-12th Grade
7% (278)
High School / GED
20% (796)
Some College
28% (1,154)
Associate's Degree
14% (557)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (636)
Master's Degree
7% (278)
Professional Degree
1% (39)
Doctorate Degree
2% (79)
Education Columbia County WA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 4% 6%
High School / GED 20% 22% 26%
Some College 28% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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