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Columbia County

State:
Oregon
County Seat:
St. Helens

Columbia County's estimated 2025 population is 54,426 with a growth rate of 0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Columbia County is the 17th largest county in Oregon. The 2010 population was 49,353 and has seen a growth of 10.28% since that time.

54,426
Total Population
83
Population Density (mi²)
17
Population Rank (State)
273 0.5%
Annual Population Growth

Columbia County Population

Columbia County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Columbia County includes 86.99% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White46,26286.99%
Two or more races5,0739.54%
Native American5270.99%
Other race4690.88%
Asian3410.64%
Black or African American3010.57%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2050.39%

Columbia County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Columbia County's average per capita income is $51,815. Household income levels show a median of $86,359. The poverty rate stands at 8.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$107,426-
Families$97,279$114,348
Households$86,359$101,574
Non Families$47,745$64,357

$51,815

Average Income

$86,359

Median Household Income

8.72%

Poverty Rate