Columbia, Connecticut
Columbia: Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
About
Columbia is a town located in the county of Tolland in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,485 and a population density of 249 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,355 inhabitants.
The town was created 220 years ago in 1803.
Quick Facts about Columbia
| Population : | 5,355 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Tolland County |
| Postal code : | 06237 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 551 feet / 168 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1804 (220 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:06:31 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 243 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Columbia is located at 41°42'7"N 72°18'4"W (41.7020400, -72.3011900).
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Official website of Columbia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Columbia decreased by 2.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,485 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,477 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,464 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,454 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,446 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,433 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,421 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,413 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,393 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,379 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,355 | -0.45% | estimation process |
Columbia zip code is 06237.
County name: Tolland, County
fips: 09013
Columbia, Lebanon
People born in Columbia (3)
People born in Columbia, including politician Dwight Loomis, politician Josiah Dunham, missionary and physician Alfred Wright, .
List
Schools in Columbia
College & universities near Columbia, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129215 | Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic (CT) | 06226 |
| 129020 | University of Connecticut | Storrs (CT) | 06269 |
| 129695 | Manchester Community College | Manchester (CT) | 06040 |
| 448619 | Stone Academy-East Hartford | East Hartford (CT) | 06108 |
| 129808 | Three Rivers Community College | Norwich (CT) | 06360 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Columbia, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
Post offices near Columbia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Post Office | Columbia (CT) | 06237 |
| Hebron Post Office | Hebron (CT) | 06248 |
| Andover Post Office | Andover (CT) | 06232 |
| Coventry Post Office | Coventry (CT) | 06238 |
| Amston Post Office | Amston (CT) | 06231 |
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Other cities in Tolland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tolland County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 29,400 | Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States |
| Mansfield City | 26,439 | City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Ellington | 16,652 | Town in Connecticut |
| Storrs | 15,344 | Town in Connecticut |
| Tolland | 14,567 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Coventry | 12,389 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Stafford | 11,834 | Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States |
| Somers | 10,741 | City in Connecticut, USA |
| Hebron | 9,480 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Rockville | 7,474 | Village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States |
| Stafford Springs | 4,988 | City in the United States of America |
| Bolton | 4,855 | Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States |
| Andover | 3,228 | Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States |
| Coventry Lake | 2,990 | Census designated place |
| South Coventry | 1,483 | City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Mansfield Center | 947 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Columbia distances to largest Connecticut cities
