Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Columbia County, WA

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.

Columbia County, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Columbia County overall is white, making up 85.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 6.8%. 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 north 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 in Columbia County
Race
Columbia County, WA Population
White
85.2%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
1.7%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.2%
Other
6.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Columbia County, WA Population
White
85.2%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
1.7%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.2%
Other
6.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Columbia County, WA

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.

Columbia County, WA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Columbia County Diversity Score

53

With a diversity score of 53 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 central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Columbia County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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