Columbia City, OR

Columbia City, Oregon

Columbia City, Oregon, in Columbia county, is 18 miles NW of Vancouver, Washington (center to center) and 26 miles N of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 1,571.

The People and Families of Columbia City

In Columbia City, about 69% of adults are married. Columbia City is considered a city for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Columbia City had a median family income of $62,596. Columbia City is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Columbia City finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Columbia City is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Columbia City ($1,150). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Columbia City are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Columbia City Housing

About 86% of housing units in Columbia City are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Columbia City pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Columbia City, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Columbia City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Columbia City, OR

Comparing Columbia City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Columbia City Almanac

Columbia City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Columbia City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Columbia City Colleges

(List of All Oregon Colleges)

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