Rainier

City in Columbia County, Oregon

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Rainier is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, with 1,911 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prescott, 2.3 miles E.

About Rainier

Rainier ( ray-NEER) is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rainier had a population of 1,911. Rainier is on the south bank of the Columbia River across from Kelso and Longview, Washington.

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Median household income
$66,989
Median home value
$344,700
Median rent
$942/mo
Median age
35.2
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Rainier, OR population

Rainier had 1,911 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,911
Density468 per sq mi (181 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Rainier at a glance

StateOregon (OR)
CountyColumbia County
TypeCity
Population1,911 (2020)
Land area4.08 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Water area0.86 sq mi (2.24 km²)
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates46.0581° N, 122.9336° W
ZIP code98609
Official websitecityofrainier.com
Census code (GEOID)4160850

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Frequently asked questions about Rainier

What county is Rainier in?

Rainier is in Columbia County, Oregon.

What is the population of Rainier, OR?

1,911 people lived in Rainier at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Rainier, OR?

The ZIP code of Rainier is 98609.

What is the elevation of Rainier?

52 feet (16 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Rainier?

Prescott (2.3 mi), Kelso (4.6 mi), Kalama (5.2 mi), Longview (6.2 mi), Beacon Hill (7.8 mi).

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