Columbia County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,493 | — | #969 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,458 | +16.4% | #362 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,128 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $421,600 | +49.6% | #250 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,373 | +18.1% | #338 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | -29.6% | #548 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Columbia County has a population of 53,493, making it the #969 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Columbia County is $87,458, ranking #362 out of 3,222 counties — 16.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Columbia County is $421,600 (+49.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,373/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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94.6% of residents in Columbia County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Columbia County, Oregon
Columbia County, Oregon has a total population of 53,493, making it the 969th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Columbia County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Columbia County is $87,458, which ranks #362 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Columbia County is $421,600, 49.6% above the national median. Renters in Columbia County pay a median gross rent of $1,373 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Columbia County, 19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.4 min.
Columbia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.7%) and Two or More Races (6.0%).
All data for Columbia County, Oregon comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.