Columbia County, OR Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Columbia County was 53,588, a 0.67% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Columbia County's population was 53,229, an increase of 0.95% compared to a population of 52,730 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Columbia County, OR population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Columbia County increased by 9,940. In this period, the peak population was 53,588 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 43,648 - -
2001 44,260 612 1.4%
2002 45,219 959 2.17%
2003 45,798 579 1.28%
2004 46,399 601 1.31%
2005 47,209 810 1.75%
2006 48,479 1,270 2.69%
2007 49,221 742 1.53%
2008 49,622 401 0.81%
2009 49,805 183 0.37%
2010 49,353 -452 -0.91%
2011 49,408 55 0.11%
2012 49,220 -188 -0.38%
2013 49,271 51 0.1%
2014 49,513 242 0.49%
2015 49,671 158 0.32%
2016 50,939 1,268 2.55%
2017 51,749 810 1.59%
2018 52,408 659 1.27%
2019 52,614 206 0.39%
2020 52,730 116 0.22%
2021 53,229 499 0.95%
2022 53,588 359 0.67%
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Columbia County, OR population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Columbia County's population increased by 5,705 (13.07%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Columbia County's population increased by 3,377 (6.84%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Columbia County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Columbia County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 53,588. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Columbia County's population peaked in year 2022 at 53,588.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Columbia County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 43,648.

Columbia County, OR annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Columbia County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Columbia County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.04% per year. Overall the population grew 22.77% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Columbia County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Columbia County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.04% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 858. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2005 to 2006, Columbia County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,270 (2.69%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Columbia County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 452 (-0.91%).

Things to know

Is Columbia County, OR population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Columbia County's population increased by 858 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 499 (0.95%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 359 (0.67%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Columbia County, OR changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Columbia County increased by 4,317 (8.76%). The population was highest at 53,588 in the year 2022 and lowest at 49,271 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.86%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Columbia County, OR Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Columbia County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Columbia County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Columbia County was 53,588, a 0.67% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Columbia County population was 53,229, an increase of 0.95% compared to a population of 52,730 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Columbia County increased by 9,940. In this period, the peak population was 53,588 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Columbia County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Columbia County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Columbia County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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