County profile · Oregon
Columbia County, OR market data
How Columbia County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 54,091
- +2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 20,928
- Median household income
- $87,458
- +40.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $421,600
- Jobs located here
- 11,194
- Highest market score
- 87
- Hair salons, #24 of 2,339 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Columbia County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Columbia County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Columbia County has an estimated 54,091 people and 20,928 households. Population estimates show Columbia County grew 2.6% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Columbia County is $87,458, 8% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 40.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Columbia County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (87).
Of the business types scored in Columbia County, hair salons (87), tire shops (86) and primary care and pediatric clinics (85) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For hair salons, that ranks #24 of 2,339 scored counties.
Columbia County is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (33% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Columbia County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Columbia County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair salons | 87 | #24 of 2,339 | 22 | 10.5 | $965K | 224 | 4 |
| Tire shops | 86 | #26 of 1,530 | 5 | 2.4 | $5.3M | 210 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 85 | #34 of 1,656 | 5 | 2.4 | $5.4M | 305 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 85 | #35 of 1,451 | 7 | 3.3 | $3.8M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 82 | #49 of 1,769 | 9 | 4.3 | $2.4M | 269 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 82 | #51 of 2,385 | 43 | 20.5 | $494K | 232 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 81 | #36 of 1,334 | 7 | 3.3 | $3.2M | 156 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 79 | #64 of 1,490 | 5 | 2.4 | $5.4M | 227 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 79 | #143 of 2,401 | 63 | 30.1 | $417K | 155 | 28 |
| Convenience stores | 79 | #182 of 2,261 | 9 | 4.3 | $14.2M | 181 | 4 |
| Nail salons | 78 | #57 of 1,328 | 5 | 2.4 | $4.2M | 254 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 78 | #171 of 2,222 | 22 | 10.5 | $3.8M | 124 | 26 |
| Gas stations | 78 | #192 of 2,358 | 22 | 10.5 | $3.1M | 128 | 18 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 77 | #110 of 2,088 | 25 | 11.9 | $883K | 133 | 6 |
| Barbershops | 75 | #137 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.3 | $3M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 74 | #201 of 1,485 | 7 | 3.3 | $2.9M | 108 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 74 | #222 of 2,378 | 34 | 16.2 | $773K | 174 | 25 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 72 | #341 of 2,405 | 165 | 78.8 | $504K | 136 | 77 |
| Pizza | 71 | #289 of 2,090 | 17 | 8.1 | $4.9M | 96 | 26 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 71 | #335 of 2,210 | 18 | 8.6 | $2.1M | 236 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 71 | #343 of 2,405 | 84 | 40.1 | $990K | 149 | 34 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 70 | #366 of 2,087 | 13 | 6.2 | $2.9M | 226 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 69 | #237 of 1,707 | 11 | 5.3 | $5.3M | 112 | 14 |
| Gyms | 69 | #252 of 1,792 | 15 | 7.2 | $1.5M | 113 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 68 | #256 of 1,422 | 8 | 3.8 | $3.4M | 141 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 68 | #498 of 2,402 | 35 | 16.7 | $3.7M | 108 | 13 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 67 | #450 of 2,394 | 95 | 45.4 | $286K | 187 | 41 |
| Insurance agencies | 67 | #562 of 2,272 | 25 | 11.9 | $1.9M | 152 | 15 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 66 | #321 of 1,771 | 16 | 7.6 | $1.7M | 102 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 66 | #352 of 1,889 | 9 | 4.3 | $9.2M | 223 | 17 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #452 of 1,461 | 9 | 4.3 | $2.3M | 90 | 5 |
| Electricians | 59 | #387 of 1,160 | 6 | 2.9 | $9.7M | 81 | 10 |
| Child care and preschools | 58 | #608 of 1,611 | 14 | 6.7 | $964K | 96 | 15 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 58 | #653 of 2,176 | 44 | 21.0 | Index only | 156 | 20 |
| Real estate | 58 | #677 of 2,229 | 57 | 27.2 | Index only | 152 | 30 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 57 | #302 of 887 | 9 | 4.3 | Index only | 107 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 56 | #562 of 1,493 | 13 | 6.2 | $2.1M | 72 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #800 of 2,057 | 27 | 12.9 | $2.2M | 89 | 32 |
| Pet businesses | 55 | #871 of 2,200 | 28 | 13.4 | $737K | 84 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 51 | #998 of 2,070 | 18 | 8.6 | $7.1M | 77 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 50 | #934 of 1,886 | 22 | 10.5 | $1.2M | 125 | 20 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 44 | #1,251 of 2,063 | 25 | 11.9 | $3.3M | 90 | 17 |
| Roofing and gutters | 35 | #910 of 1,177 | 10 | 4.8 | $5.8M | 69 | 8 |
| Pet stores | 33 | #745 of 974 | 8 | 3.8 | $2.6M | 57 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.9 | $9.3M | 75 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $9.1M | 142 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $9M | 289 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | Index only | 225 | 8 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $7.4M | 181 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $13.1M | Too few | 5 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $1.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $26.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $27.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Columbia County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $26.3M | $1,255 | 131 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $67.4M | $3,220 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $83.2M | $3,974 | 98 |
| Groceries | $128M | $6,118 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $21.2M | $1,015 | 101 |
| Child care and other personal services | $13.5M | $645 | 111 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $22.1M | $1,055 | 107 |
| Medical and dental services | $27.1M | $1,296 | 101 |
| Pets | $20.6M | $986 | 108 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $37.3M | $1,785 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $47.6M | $2,273 | 116 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $58.5M | $2,795 | 93 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $27.3M | $1,304 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $375.1M | $17,925 | 108 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Columbia County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 54,091+2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 20,928
- Median age
- 44.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 659 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 81
- Median household income
- $87,458+40.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $100,740
- Median home value
- $421,600
- Jobs located here
- 11,194
- Daytime population
- 38,631Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Columbia County?
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Questions
How fast is Columbia County, OR growing?
Population estimates put Columbia County at 54,091 people in 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 20,928 households. Median household income rose 40.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Columbia County, OR spend?
Households in Columbia County spend about $375.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $128M on groceries and $83.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Columbia County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (87).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Columbia County, OR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Columbia County are for hair salons (87), tire shops (86) and primary care and pediatric clinics (85). Columbia County ranks #24 of 2,339 scored counties for hair salons.
How does Columbia County, OR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Columbia County is $87,458 a year, 8% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $421,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Columbia County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (33% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Columbia County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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