Columbia County, Washington

WA · FIPS 53013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 4,014 #2,963 / 3,222
8th
Median Household Income $71,810 -4.4% #1,061 / 3,222
67th
Median Age 49.6 years +27.5% #250 / 3,222
92th
Median Home Value $271,200 -3.8% #779 / 3,222
76th
Median Gross Rent $985 -15.3% #1,048 / 3,222
67th
Poverty Rate 9.3% -26.1% #647 / 3,222
80th

Demographics

Columbia County has a population of 4,014, making it the #2,963 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.6 years, which is 27.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.0%
Native Born
5.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Columbia County is $71,810, ranking #1,061 out of 3,222 counties — 4.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.

Median Household Income
$71,810 −4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,061 of 3,222
67th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,579 −1.7% vs nat'l
Rank #762 of 3,222
76th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.3% −26.1% vs nat'l
Rank #647 of 3,222
80th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.9% −27.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,248 of 3,222
61th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9% −26.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,237 of 3,222
62th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.3 min −4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,623 of 3,222
50th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Columbia County is $271,200 (-3.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $985/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.

Median Home Value
$271,200 −3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #779 of 3,222
76th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$985 −15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,048 of 3,222
67th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.7% +20.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,007 of 3,222
69th percentile
77.7% Homeownership

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Health

92.2% of residents in Columbia County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.

92.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2% +0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,645 of 3,222
49th percentile

About Columbia County, Washington

Columbia County, Washington has a total population of 4,014, making it the 2,963rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Columbia County is 49.6 years, which is 27.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Columbia County is $71,810, which ranks #1,061 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.

The median home value in Columbia County is $271,200, 3.8% below the national median. Renters in Columbia County pay a median gross rent of $985 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Columbia County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.

Columbia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.3%) and Two or More Races (7.5%).

All data for Columbia County, Washington 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.