The map below shows majority race by area in Columbia County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Columbia County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Columbia County overall is white, making up 86.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 5.9%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Columbia County, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.7% |
Hispanic |
5.2% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
5.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Columbia County, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.7% |
Hispanic |
5.2% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
0.9% |
Other |
5.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Columbia County, OR
The map below shows diversity in Columbia County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Columbia County Diversity Score
46
With a diversity score of 46 out of 100, Columbia County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Columbia County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Columbia County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Cowlitz County, WA: more diverse
- Clark County, WA: more diverse
- Washington County, OR: more diverse
- Multnomah County, OR: more diverse
- Wahkiakum County, WA: more diverse
- Clackamas County, OR: more diverse
- Clatsop County, OR: more diverse
- Skamania County, WA: more diverse
- Tillamook County, OR: less diverse
- Hood River County, OR: more diverse
Counties with Similar Populations
- Vermilion Parish, LA: more diverse
- Franklin County, VT: less diverse
- Franklin County, VA: less diverse
- Franklin County, TN: less diverse
- Tipton County, TN: more diverse
- Tuolumne County, CA: more diverse
- Tuscola County, MI: less diverse
- Union County, PA: more diverse
- Eddy County, NM: more diverse
- Val Verde County, TX: more diverse