Columbia County, WA
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Columbia County Overview
3,980
TOTAL POPULATION
1,962
MALE POPULATION
2,018
FEMALE POPULATION
97.22
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,774
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,426
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,825
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,901
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Columbia County Area Codes
Race in Columbia County
The most populous races in Columbia County are White / Caucasian (3,252 | 81.7%), Two or more Races (499 | 12.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (325 | 8.2%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black / African American | 36 | 0.9% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 325 | 8.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 16 | 0.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 3,252 | 81.7% |
| Two or more Races | 499 | 12.5% |
| Some other Race | 175 | 4.4% |
| Total | 3,980 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Columbia County
The most populous ancestries reported in Columbia County are German (756 | 19.0%), English (602 | 15.1%), Irish (449 | 11.3%), Mexican (322 | 8.1%), and American (258 | 6.5%), together accounting for 60.0% of all Columbia County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 258 | 6.5% |
| Basque | 31 | 0.8% |
| Blackfeet | 1 | 0.0% |
| British | 79 | 2.0% |
| Cherokee | 37 | 0.9% |
| Czechoslovakian | 16 | 0.4% |
| Danish | 59 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 123 | 3.1% |
| Eastern European | 16 | 0.4% |
| English | 602 | 15.1% |
| European | 169 | 4.3% |
| Finnish | 7 | 0.2% |
| French | 107 | 2.7% |
| French Canadian | 18 | 0.4% |
| German | 756 | 19.0% |
| Hungarian | 14 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 449 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 72 | 1.8% |
| Korean | 11 | 0.3% |
| Lithuanian | 6 | 0.2% |
| Malaysian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 322 | 8.1% |
| Northern European | 1 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 100 | 2.5% |
| Polish | 88 | 2.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 3 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 6 | 0.2% |
| Samoan | 5 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 33 | 0.8% |
| Scotch-Irish | 38 | 0.9% |
| Scottish | 98 | 2.5% |
| Serbian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Sioux | 7 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 52 | 1.3% |
| Swiss | 35 | 0.9% |
| Ukrainian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 9 | 0.2% | View All 37 Rows |
Immigrants in Columbia County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Columbia County came from Central America (126 | 3.2%), Latin America (126 | 3.2%), Mexico (126 | 3.2%), Asia (11 | 0.3%), and South Eastern Asia (11 | 0.3%), together accounting for 10.1% of all Columbia County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 11 | 0.3% |
| Austria | 6 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 126 | 3.2% |
| Europe | 6 | 0.2% |
| Laos | 2 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 126 | 3.2% |
| Mexico | 126 | 3.2% |
| Philippines | 9 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 11 | 0.3% |
| Western Europe | 6 | 0.2% | View All 10 Rows |
Sex and Age in Columbia County
Sex and Age in Columbia County
The most populous age groups in Columbia County are 55 to 59 Years (246 | 12.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (223 | 11.1%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 82 (4.2%) | 88 (4.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 142 (7.2%) | 121 (6.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 102 (5.2%) | 90 (4.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 64 (3.3%) | 34 (1.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 91 (4.6%) | 145 (7.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 107 (5.4%) | 74 (3.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 65 (3.3%) | 47 (2.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 61 (3.1%) | 125 (6.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 163 (8.3%) | 94 (4.7%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 104 (5.3%) | 139 (6.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 81 (4.1%) | 125 (6.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 246 (12.5%) | 101 (5.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 116 (5.9%) | 223 (11.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 140 (7.1%) | 206 (10.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 165 (8.4%) | 154 (7.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 106 (5.4%) | 90 (4.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 102 (5.2%) | 107 (5.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 25 (1.3%) | 55 (2.7%) |
| Total | 1,962 (100.0%) | 2,018 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Columbia County
Median Family Size in Columbia County
The median family size in Columbia County is 2.63 persons per family, with single female/mother families (137 | 11.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.91 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (153 | 12.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.31 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 899 (75.6%) | 2.64 |
| Single Male/Father | 153 (12.9%) | 2.31 |
| Single Female/Mother | 137 (11.5%) | 2.91 |
| Total Families | 1,189 (100.0%) | 2.63 |
Median Household Size in Columbia County
The median household size in Columbia County is 2.16 persons per household, with single female/mother households (137 | 7.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.01 persons per household. non-family households (615 | 34.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 899 (49.8%) | 2.64 |
| Single Male/Father | 153 (8.5%) | 2.75 |
| Single Female/Mother | 137 (7.6%) | 3.01 |
| Non-family | 615 (34.1%) | 1.12 |
| Total Households | 1,804 (100.0%) | 2.16 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Columbia County
Out of a total of 1,804 households in Columbia County, 1,189 (65.9%) are family households, while 615 (34.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 654, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 543.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 543 (30.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 654 (36.2%) | 72 (4.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 232 (12.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 209 (11.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 88 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 6 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,189 (65.9%) | 615 (34.1%) |
Female Fertility in Columbia County
Fertility by Age in Columbia County
Average fertility rate in Columbia County is 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 233.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 86.1% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 62 (86.1%) | 233.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 10 (13.9%) | 26.0 |
| Total | 72 (100.0%) | 104.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Columbia County
61.1% of women with births (72) in Columbia County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 60.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 35.5% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 40 (64.5%) | 22 (35.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 4 (40.0%) | 6 (60.0%) |
| Total | 44 (61.1%) | 28 (38.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Columbia County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 53 (73.6%) | 212.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19 (26.4%) | 154.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 72 (100.0%) | 104.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Columbia County
38.9% of women with births in Columbia County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 52.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 25 (47.2%) | 28 (52.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 44 (61.1%) | 28 (38.9%) |
Income in Columbia County
Income Overview in Columbia County
Per Capita Income in Columbia County is $40,774, while median incomes of families and households are $95,426 and $68,825 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 3,980 | $40,774 |
| Median Family Income | 1,189 | $95,426 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,189 | $113,877 |
| Median Household Income | 1,804 | $68,825 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,804 | $88,854 |
| Income Deficit | 1,189 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 3,980 | 37.99% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 3,980 | 62.01¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 3,980 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Columbia County
Average Earnings in Columbia County are $43,494, $55,236 for men and $34,250 for women, a difference of 38.0%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,034 (53.4%) | $55,236 |
| Female | 901 (46.6%) | $34,250 |
| Total | 1,935 (100.0%) | $43,494 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Columbia County
The most common earnings brackets in Columbia County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (154 | 14.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (179 | 19.9%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 23 (2.2%) | 25 (2.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 28 (2.7%) | 31 (3.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 32 (3.1%) | 6 (0.7%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 79 (8.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 32 (3.1%) | 24 (2.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 44 (4.3%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 14 (1.3%) | 33 (3.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 6 (0.6%) | 5 (0.5%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 21 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 51 (4.9%) | 85 (9.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 18 (1.7%) | 27 (3.0%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 33 (3.2%) | 179 (19.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 34 (3.3%) | 53 (5.9%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 63 (6.1%) | 45 (5.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 59 (5.7%) | 42 (4.7%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 54 (5.2%) | 32 (3.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 154 (14.9%) | 87 (9.7%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 89 (8.6%) | 47 (5.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 152 (14.7%) | 56 (6.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 127 (12.3%) | 42 (4.7%) |
| Total | 1,034 (100.0%) | 901 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Columbia County
Average earnings in Columbia County are $57,621 for men and $38,849 for women, a difference of 32.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,447, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,313. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,009, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $32,971.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $36,313 | $32,971 |
| High School Diploma | $54,000 | $37,917 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $55,948 | $42,100 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,447 | $45,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,531 | $74,009 |
| Total | $57,621 | $38,849 |
Family Income in Columbia County
Family Income Brackets in Columbia County
According to the Columbia County family income data, there are 312 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.2% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 23 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 30 | 2.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 29 | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 23 | 1.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 61 | 5.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 84 | 7.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 226 | 19.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 224 | 18.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 312 | 26.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 114 | 9.6% |
| $200,000+ | 86 | 7.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Columbia County
5-person families (64 | 5.4%) account for the highest median family income in Columbia County with $165,500 per family, while 2-person families (679 | 57.1%) have the highest median income of $43,404 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 679 (57.1%) | $86,809 |
| 3-Person Families | 239 (20.1%) | $100,533 |
| 4-Person Families | 201 (16.9%) | $69,511 |
| 5-Person Families | 64 (5.4%) | $165,500 |
| 6-Person Families | 6 (0.5%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,189 (100.0%) | $95,426 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Columbia County
The median family income in Columbia County is $95,426, with families comprising 3+ earners (63) having the highest median family income of $144,938, while families with no earners (242) have the lowest median family income of $65,595, accounting for 5.3% and 20.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 242 (20.3%) | $65,595 |
| 1 Earner | 390 (32.8%) | $85,357 |
| 2 Earners | 494 (41.5%) | $100,625 |
| 3+ Earners | 63 (5.3%) | $144,938 |
| Total | 1,189 (100.0%) | $95,426 |
Household Income in Columbia County
Household Income Brackets in Columbia County
With 352 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Columbia County, accounting for 19.5% of all households. In contrast, only 76 households (4.2%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 76 | 4.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 171 | 9.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 124 | 6.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 117 | 6.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 152 | 8.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 350 | 19.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 262 | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 352 | 19.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 114 | 6.3% |
| $200,000+ | 87 | 4.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Columbia County
The median household income in Columbia County is $68,825, with the highest median household income of $93,819 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 723 households (40.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 26 households (1.4%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 26 (1.4%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 343 (19.0%) | $75,852 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 723 (40.1%) | $93,819 |
| 65+ Years | 712 (39.5%) | $45,565 |
| Total | 1,804 (100.0%) | $68,825 |
Poverty in Columbia County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia County
With 9.9% poverty level for males and 8.7% for females among the residents of Columbia County, 18 to 24 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (20.7%) and 5 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 8 (9.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 20 (10.7%) | 7 (7.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (10.9%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 22 (20.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 6 (3.6%) | 16 (13.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 24 (10.9%) | 23 (10.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 16 (8.6%) | 40 (15.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 40 (11.1%) | 39 (12.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 42 (13.9%) | 10 (2.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 15 (6.5%) | 27 (11.7%) |
| Total | 193 (9.9%) | 174 (8.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia County
According to the poverty statistics in Columbia County, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 74 (90.2%) | 88 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 8 (100.0%) | 55 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 167 (89.3%) | 85 (92.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 49 (100.0%) | 57 (89.1%) |
| 15 Years | 29 (100.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 84 (79.2%) | 159 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 162 (96.4%) | 105 (86.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 197 (89.1%) | 196 (89.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 169 (91.3%) | 224 (84.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 319 (88.9%) | 285 (88.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 261 (86.1%) | 348 (97.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 217 (93.5%) | 203 (88.3%) |
| Total | 1,754 (90.1%) | 1,820 (91.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Columbia County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Columbia County show that 3.7% or 33 of the total 899 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.3%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 642 (95.7%) | 29 (4.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 164 (97.6%) | 4 (2.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 866 (96.3%) | 33 (3.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Columbia County
According to the poverty data in Columbia County, 5.9% or 9 single-father households and 12.4% or 17 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (14.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (16.5%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 9 (14.5%) | 17 (16.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9 (5.9%) | 17 (12.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Columbia County
The poverty data for Columbia County shows that 33 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 26 of the single-parent households (9.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (4.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 household (15.8%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 29 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 4 (2.4%) | 26 (15.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 33 (3.7%) | 26 (9.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Columbia County
Employment by Class of Employer in Columbia County
Among the 1,743 employed individuals in Columbia County, private company employees (966 | 55.4%), local government employees (335 | 19.2%), and state government employees (149 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 966 | 55.4% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 22 | 1.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 122 | 7.0% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 68 | 3.9% |
| Local Government Employees | 335 | 19.2% |
| State Government Employees | 149 | 8.6% |
| Federal Government Employees | 81 | 4.6% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,743 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Columbia County
According to the labor force statistics for Columbia County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,311), 57.4% or 1,901 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 67 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 91.9% or 217 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 32.1% or 9 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 28 (51.9%) | 9 (32.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 217 (91.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 116 (64.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 94 (83.9%) | 19 (20.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 388 (87.6%) | 9 (2.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 362 (80.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 295 (85.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 236 (69.6%) | 29 (12.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 147 (22.1%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 17 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,901 (57.4%) | 67 (3.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Columbia County
According to labor force statistics for Columbia County, 79.7% of individuals (1,491) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,871) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 57 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.4% or 455 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.2% or 42 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 149 (67.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 212 (65.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 675 (81.4%) | 51 (6.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 455 (91.4%) | 16 (3.3%) |
| Total | 1,491 (79.7%) | 71 (3.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Columbia County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Columbia County are Community & Social Service (251 | 13.7%), Education Instruction & Library (198 | 10.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (174 | 9.5%), Management (156 | 8.5%), and Architecture & Engineering (66 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Columbia County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.3%), Life, Physical & Social Science (73.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (95.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 95 (60.9%) | 61 (39.1%) |
| Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 126 (72.4%) | 48 (27.6%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 32 (61.5%) | 20 (38.5%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 53 (80.3%) | 13 (19.7%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 41 (73.2%) | 15 (26.8%) |
| Community & Social Service | 88 (35.1%) | 163 (64.9%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 16 (61.5%) | 10 (38.5%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 9 (60.0%) | 6 (40.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 63 (31.8%) | 135 (68.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 3 (5.0%) | 57 (95.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 3 (5.8%) | 49 (94.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 312 (47.5%) | 345 (52.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 957 (52.2%) | 876 (47.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Columbia County are Cleaning & Maintenance (112 | 6.1%), Healthcare Support (109 | 5.9%), Security & Protection (34 | 1.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (32 | 1.8%), and Law Enforcement (27 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Columbia County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (78.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (73.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 24 (22.0%) | 85 (78.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 26 (81.2%) | 6 (18.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 30 (26.8%) | 82 (73.2%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 114 (37.4%) | 191 (62.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 957 (52.2%) | 876 (47.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Columbia County are Sales & Related (193 | 10.5%), and Office & Administration (132 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 36 (18.6%) | 157 (81.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 17 (12.9%) | 115 (87.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 53 (16.3%) | 272 (83.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 957 (52.2%) | 876 (47.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Columbia County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (141 | 7.7%), Construction & Extraction (80 | 4.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (79 | 4.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 46 (58.2%) | 33 (41.8%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 79 (98.8%) | 1 (1.3%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 141 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 266 (88.7%) | 34 (11.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 957 (52.2%) | 876 (47.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Columbia County are Production (104 | 5.7%), Material Moving (97 | 5.3%), and Transportation (45 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 88 (84.6%) | 16 (15.4%) |
| Transportation | 45 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 79 (81.4%) | 18 (18.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 212 (86.2%) | 34 (13.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 957 (52.2%) | 876 (47.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia County
Employment Industries in Columbia County
The major employment industries in Columbia County include Health Care & Social Assistance (260 | 14.2%), Educational Services (248 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (244 | 13.3%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (203 | 11.1%), and Manufacturing (171 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia County
The Columbia County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (77.3%), and Retail Trade (71.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 157 (77.3%) | 46 (22.7%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 11 (68.8%) | 5 (31.2%) |
| Construction | 123 (95.4%) | 6 (4.6%) |
| Manufacturing | 148 (86.6%) | 23 (13.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 12 (70.6%) | 5 (29.4%) |
| Retail Trade | 69 (28.3%) | 175 (71.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 29 (58.0%) | 21 (42.0%) |
| Utilities | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 24 (75.0%) | 8 (25.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 6 (60.0%) | 4 (40.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 66 (50.4%) | 65 (49.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 79 (31.9%) | 169 (68.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 59 (22.7%) | 201 (77.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 5 (45.5%) | 6 (54.5%) |
| Public Administration | 67 (43.8%) | 86 (56.2%) |
| Total | 957 (52.2%) | 876 (47.8%) |
Education in Columbia County
School Enrollment in Columbia County
The most common levels of schooling among the 693 students in Columbia County are middle school (177 | 25.5%), elementary school (171 | 24.7%), and college / undergraduate (160 | 23.1%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 16 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 45 | 6.5% |
| Elementary School | 171 | 24.7% |
| Middle School | 177 | 25.5% |
| High School | 89 | 12.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 160 | 23.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 35 | 5.1% |
| Total | 693 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Columbia County
Out of a total of 693 students who are enrolled in schools in Columbia County, 74 (10.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 619 (89.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 192 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 178 (86.4%) | 28 (13.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 192 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 60 (89.5%) | 7 (10.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 70 (85.4%) | 12 (14.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 28 (71.8%) | 11 (28.2%) |
| 35 Years and over | 74 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 619 (89.3%) | 74 (10.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Columbia County
Education (203 | 23.7%), business (117 | 13.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (107 | 12.5%), engineering (106 | 12.3%), and science & technology (62 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 858 individuals in Columbia County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 9 | 1.1% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 107 | 12.5% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 46 | 5.4% |
| Psychology | 16 | 1.9% |
| Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Engineering | 106 | 12.3% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 5 | 0.6% |
| Science & Technology | 62 | 7.2% |
| Business | 117 | 13.6% |
| Education | 203 | 23.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 35 | 4.1% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 55 | 6.4% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 50 | 5.8% |
| Communications | 7 | 0.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 40 | 4.7% |
| Total | 858 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Columbia County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Columbia County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Columbia County are males with 3 vehicles (355, accounting for 39.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (155, making up 42.3%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (2.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 54 (6.0%) | 201 (24.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 272 (30.1%) | 266 (31.7%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 355 (39.3%) | 155 (18.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 170 (18.8%) | 164 (19.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 53 (5.9%) | 34 (4.1%) |
| Total | 904 (100.0%) | 839 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Columbia County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Columbia County are 5 to 9 minutes (425 commuters, 25.9%), less than 5 minutes (290 commuters, 17.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (222 commuters, 13.5%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 290 | 17.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 425 | 25.9% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 222 | 13.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 95 | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 34 | 2.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 32 | 1.9% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 55 | 3.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 39 | 2.4% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 176 | 10.7% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 188 | 11.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 83 | 5.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Columbia County
The most common commute times in Columbia County are 5 to 9 minutes (197 commuters, 22.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (228 commuters, 30.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 145 (16.4%) | 145 (19.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 197 (22.2%) | 228 (30.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 129 (14.5%) | 93 (12.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 77 (8.7%) | 18 (2.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 17 (1.9%) | 17 (2.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 26 (2.9%) | 6 (0.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 26 (2.9%) | 29 (3.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 17 (1.9%) | 22 (2.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 123 (13.9%) | 53 (7.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 85 (9.6%) | 103 (13.7%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 45 (5.1%) | 38 (5.1%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Columbia County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Columbia County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (202, 22.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (141, 18.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 63 (7.1%) | 27 (3.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 45 (5.1%) | 50 (6.7%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 108 (12.2%) | 101 (13.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 202 (22.8%) | 43 (5.7%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 138 (15.6%) | 36 (4.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 127 (14.3%) | 141 (18.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 47 (5.3%) | 114 (15.2%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 60 (6.8%) | 63 (8.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 12 (1.3%) | 44 (5.9%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 11 (1.2%) | 69 (9.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 6 (0.7%) | 15 (2.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 12 (1.3%) | 10 (1.3%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 56 (6.3%) | 39 (5.2%) |
| Total | 887 (100.0%) | 752 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Columbia County
Occupancy by Ownership in Columbia County
Of the total 1,804 dwellings in Columbia County, owner-occupied units account for 1,354 (75.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 450 (24.9%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,354 | 75.1% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 450 | 24.9% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,804 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Columbia County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 543 | 30.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 726 | 40.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 232 | 12.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 303 | 16.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,804 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Columbia County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 407 (75.0%) | 136 (25.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 587 (80.8%) | 139 (19.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 168 (72.4%) | 64 (27.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 192 (63.4%) | 111 (36.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,354 (75.1%) | 450 (24.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Columbia County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 73 (48.7%) | 77 (51.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 266 (73.3%) | 97 (26.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 576 (74.4%) | 198 (25.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 439 (84.9%) | 78 (15.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Columbia County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 140 | 7.8% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 229 | 12.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 319 | 17.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 404 | 22.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 391 | 21.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 265 | 14.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 56 | 3.1% |
| Total | 1,804 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Columbia County
Median Income by Occupancy in Columbia County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,354 (75.1%) | $80,156 |
| Renter-Occupied | 450 (24.9%) | $51,172 |
| Average | 1,804 (100.0%) | $68,825 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Columbia County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 26 (1.9%) | 33 (7.3%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 4 (0.3%) | 13 (2.9%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 112 (8.3%) | 59 (13.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 12 (0.9%) | 40 (8.9%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 66 (4.9%) | 6 (1.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 69 (5.1%) | 49 (10.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 141 (10.4%) | 10 (2.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 218 (16.1%) | 132 (29.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 236 (17.4%) | 26 (5.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 325 (24.0%) | 27 (6.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 145 (10.7%) | 55 (12.2%) |
| Total | 1,354 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Columbia County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 92 (6.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 189 (14.0%) | 46 (10.2%) |
| $500 to $799 | 328 (24.2%) | 89 (19.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 91 (6.7%) | 152 (33.8%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 389 (28.7%) | 72 (16.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 165 (12.2%) | 15 (3.3%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 63 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 8 (0.6%) | 17 (3.8%) |
| $3,000 or more | 29 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,354 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Columbia County
Housing Structures in Columbia County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,556 | 86.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 48 | 2.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 41 | 2.3% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 21 | 1.2% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 33 | 1.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 11 | 0.6% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 94 | 5.2% |
| Total | 1,804 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Columbia County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,288 (82.8%) | 268 (17.2%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 17 (35.4%) | 31 (64.6%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 13 (31.7%) | 28 (68.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 36 (38.3%) | 58 (61.7%) |
| Total | 1,354 (75.1%) | 450 (24.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Columbia County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 35 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 125 (9.2%) | 108 (24.0%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 339 (25.0%) | 189 (42.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 497 (36.7%) | 135 (30.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 358 (26.4%) | 18 (4.0%) |
| Total | 1,354 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Columbia County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 27 (2.0%) | 29 (6.4%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 19 (1.4%) | 8 (1.8%) |
| Electricity | 928 (68.5%) | 380 (84.4%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 127 (9.4%) | 29 (6.4%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 253 (18.7%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,354 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Columbia County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 27 (2.0%) | 46 (10.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 280 (20.7%) | 196 (43.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 435 (32.1%) | 166 (36.9%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 612 (45.2%) | 42 (9.3%) |
| Total | 1,354 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Columbia County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Columbia County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 616 | 738 |
| Median Property Value | $204,800 | $250,900 |
| Median Household Income | $51,250 | $60 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $523 | $29 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,268 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Columbia County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 83 (13.5%) | 18 (2.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 59 (9.6%) | 59 (8.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 283 (45.9%) | 346 (46.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 125 (20.3%) | 275 (37.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 7 (1.1%) | 14 (1.9%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (2.2%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 59 (9.6%) | 10 (1.4%) |
| Total | 616 (100.0%) | 738 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Columbia County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 21 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 132 (21.4%) | 9 (1.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 43 (7.0%) | 58 (7.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 101 (16.4%) | 26 (3.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 108 (17.5%) | 40 (5.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 47 (7.6%) | 110 (14.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 79 (12.8%) | 189 (25.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 85 (13.8%) | 246 (33.3%) |
| Total | 616 (100.0%) | 738 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Columbia County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 170 (27.6%) | 96,842 (13,122.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 112 (18.2%) | 191 (25.9%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 70 (11.4%) | 205 (27.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 260 (42.2%) | 122 (16.5%) |
| Total | 616 (100.0%) | 738 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Columbia County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 100 (16.2%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 84 (13.6%) | 90 (12.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 392 (63.6%) | 183 (24.8%) |
| Total | 616 (100.0%) | 738 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Columbia County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 227 (97.4%) | 6 (2.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 476 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 281 (96.6%) | 10 (3.4%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 211 (85.8%) | 35 (14.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 342 (77.7%) | 98 (22.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 368 (82.0%) | 81 (18.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 600 (87.8%) | 83 (12.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 661 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 462 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,628 (92.1%) | 313 (7.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Columbia County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 227 (97.4%) | 6 (2.6%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 476 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 281 (96.6%) | 10 (3.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Columbia County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 479 (97.6%) | 12 (2.4%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 488 (95.1%) | 25 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 620 (84.7%) | 112 (15.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 602 (94.1%) | 38 (5.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,394 (91.7%) | 126 (8.3%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 86 (36.9%) | 153 (65.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 231 (48.5%) | 275 (57.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 167 (57.4%) | 130 (44.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 45 (18.3%) | 166 (67.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 92 (20.9%) | 261 (59.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 104 (23.2%) | 314 (69.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 228 (33.4%) | 439 (64.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 657 (99.4%) | 325 (49.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 462 (100.0%) | 295 (63.8%) |
| Total | 2,072 (52.6%) | 2,358 (59.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Columbia County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (6.8%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 18 (6.2%) | 14 (6.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1 (0.4%) | 48 (17.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 169 (22.1%) | 181 (22.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 128 (42.2%) | 75 (20.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 150 (64.7%) | 112 (48.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Columbia County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (6.8%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (6.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 87 (11.4%) | 24 (3.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 88 (29.0%) | 18 (5.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 143 (61.6%) | 67 (29.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 58 (7.6%) | 26 (3.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (2.3%) | 28 (7.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 17 (7.3%) | 25 (10.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 15 (5.1%) | 14 (6.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1 (0.4%) | 32 (11.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 71 (9.3%) | 92 (11.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 36 (11.9%) | 25 (7.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 57 (24.6%) | 48 (20.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (6.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (7.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 59 (7.7%) | 79 (9.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 67 (22.1%) | 65 (18.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 39 (16.8%) | 74 (32.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (1.0%) | 14 (6.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (3.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 44 (14.5%) | 19 (5.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 34 (14.7%) | 13 (5.7%) |
Technology Access in Columbia County
Computing Device Access in Columbia County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,371 | 76.0% |
| Smartphone | 1,495 | 82.9% |
| Tablet | 1,065 | 59.0% |
| No Computing Device | 106 | 5.9% |
| Total | 1,804 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Columbia County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 17 | 0.9% |
| Broadband Home | 874 | 48.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 219 | 12.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 286 | 15.9% |
| No Internet | 421 | 23.3% |
| Total | 1,804 | 100.0% |
Columbia County Summary
Columbia County is located in the southeastern corner of Washington State, and is bordered by Oregon to the south and Idaho to the east. It is part of the Palouse region, which is known for its rolling hills and fertile soil. The county seat is Dayton, and the largest city is Pasco. The county was established in 1875 and named after the Columbia River, which forms its western boundary.
Geography
Columbia County covers an area of 1,845 square miles, making it the fourth largest county in Washington State. The terrain is mostly rolling hills, with the highest point being at the summit of Blue Mountain, at an elevation of 4,743 feet. The county is drained by the Snake River, which forms its eastern boundary, and the Columbia River, which forms its western boundary. The county is home to several lakes, including Lake Wallula, Lake Sacajawea, and Lake Umatilla.
Climate
Columbia County has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 11 inches.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Columbia County had a population of 44,926. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.4 years. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 14.2% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.3% of the population.
Economy
Agriculture is the main economic activity in Columbia County. The county is home to a variety of crops, including wheat, barley, corn, and potatoes. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, sheep, and horses being raised in the area. The county is also home to several wineries and vineyards.
In addition to agriculture, Columbia County is home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a food processing plant, and a metal fabrication plant. The county is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Conclusion
Columbia County is a rural county located in the southeastern corner of Washington State. It is home to a variety of crops and livestock, as well as several manufacturing companies and other businesses. The county has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,926, with a median age of 36.4 years.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Columbia County?
Total Population of Columbia County is 3,980.
What is the Total Male Population of Columbia County?
Total Male Population of Columbia County is 1,962.
What is the Total Female Population of Columbia County?
Total Female Population of Columbia County is 2,018.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Columbia County?
There are 97.22 Males per 100 Females in Columbia County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Columbia County?
There are 102.85 Females per 100 Males in Columbia County.
What is the Median Population Age in Columbia County?
Median Population Age in Columbia County is 50.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Columbia County
Average Family Size in Columbia County is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Columbia County
Average Household Size in Columbia County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Columbia County?
Per Capita income in Columbia County is $40,774.
What is the Median Family Income in Columbia County?
Median Family Income in Columbia County is $95,426.
What is the Median Household income in Columbia County?
Median Household Income in Columbia County is $68,825.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Columbia County?
Income or Wage Gap in Columbia County is 38.0%.
Women in Columbia County earn 62.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Columbia County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Columbia County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Columbia County?
There are 1,901 People in the Labor Forcein in Columbia County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Columbia County?
57.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Columbia County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Columbia County?
Unemployment Rate in Columbia County is 3.5%.