Columbia, Kentucky
Columbia: City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States
About
Columbia is a city located in the county of Adair in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,452 and a population density of 352 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,902 inhabitants.
The city was created 222 years ago in 1801.
Quick Facts about Columbia
| Population : | 4,902 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Adair County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 270 |
| Area : | 12.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 748 feet / 228 meters |
| Capital city : | Columbia is capital of Adair County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1802 (222 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:45:44 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 42728 |
| Density : | 388 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Columbia is located at 37°6'10"N 85°18'23"W (37.1028400, -85.3063500).
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Official website of Columbia
Demographics
The population of Columbia increased by 9.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,452 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,714 | 5.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,717 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,795 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,856 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,700 | -3.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,709 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,643 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,616 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,604 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,902 | 6.08% | estimation process |
Columbia zip code is 42728.
County name: Adair, County
fips: 21001
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People born in Columbia (7)
People born in Columbia, including United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, stage magician Lance Burton, politician Frank Lane Wolford, .
List
- George Caldwell (American politician (1814-1866)) he was born in 18/10/1814
- James Alexander Williamson (United States Army general) he was born in 08/02/1829
- Steve Hamilton (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 30/11/1935
- Walter Arnold Baker (American judge) he was born in 20/02/1937
Schools in Columbia
College & universities near Columbia, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157216 | Lindsey Wilson College | Columbia (KY) | 42728-1223 |
Post offices near Columbia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Post Office | Columbia (KY) | 42728 |
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Distance to Other Cities
Columbia distances to largest Kentucky cities
