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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 is considered part of the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. Columbia City has a population of 1,571.
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.
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.
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.
The streets of Columbia City are considered safe by both national and state standards.
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.
In Columbia City, 95% of commuters drive to work.
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% | |
Comparing Columbia City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Female Share of the Population | |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Public Transportation Use |  | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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