How long is the commute from Columbia City, OR?
Workers who live in Columbia City, OR take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Columbia City get to work
| Means of transportation | Columbia City | Columbia County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.2% (±9.1 points) | 70.9% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.2% (±8.2 points) | 13.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±4.6 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±6.8 points) | 12.2% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Columbia City, the average commute is not measurably different from Columbia County (31.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Columbia City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Columbia County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Columbia County, Columbia City ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Columbia City
| Vehicles available | Columbia City | Columbia County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±5.5 points) | 4.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.4% (±6.7 points) | 21.9% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% (±9.6 points) | 35.7% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.7% (±8.9 points) | 38.0% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Columbia City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Columbia County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Columbia City
| Columbia City | Columbia County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±6.8 points) | 12.2% (±1.8 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±3.8 points) | 96.1% (±1.1 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±2.7 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Columbia City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Columbia County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Columbia City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City | — | 29.1 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| St. Helens | 3.0 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland | 3.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Warren | 6.7 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| La Center | 7.1 mi | 32.3 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kalama | 8.3 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgefield | 8.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Scappoose | 10 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Duluth | 11 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Duluth, WA (21.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernonia | 40.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | St. Helens | 30.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Columbia City | 29.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Scappoose | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Warren | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Rainier | 24.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Clatskanie | 24.2 minutes (±4.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Columbia City
How long is the average commute in Columbia City?
Workers who live in Columbia City, OR take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Columbia City without a car?
6.0% of households in Columbia City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Columbia City?
8.0% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Columbia City worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia City city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia City city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia City city, Oregon
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Columbia City city, Oregon (place:14750, in state:41).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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