Columbia
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California
Columbia is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tuolumne County, California, with 2,577 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,139 ft (652 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tuttletown, 2.1 miles SW.
- 2,577residents (2020 Census)
- 2,139 ftelevation · 652 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.4 km²
- 432 / sq mipopulation density
- 95251ZIP code
About Columbia
Columbia is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Tuolumne County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Columbia had a population of 2,577. It was founded as a boomtown in 1850 when gold was found during the California Gold Rush, and was known as the "Gem of the Southern Mines."
The town's historic central district is within the Columbia State Historic Park, which preserves the 19th century mining town legacy. The U.S. historic district is a National Historic Landmark District and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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- Median household income
- $58,520
- Median home value
- $376,200
- Median rent
- $1,217/mo
- Median age
- 49.8
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Columbia had 2,577 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,577 |
|---|---|
| Density | 432 per sq mi (167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbia at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tuolumne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,577 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.96 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,139 ft (652 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0312° N, 120.4134° W |
| ZIP code | 95251 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0614904 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbia
- Tuttletown2.1 mi SW
- Sonora3.8 mi SE
- Vallecito4.7 mi NW
- Jamestown5.2 mi S
- East Sonora5.7 mi SE
- Phoenix Lake5.8 mi E
- Douglas Flat6.2 mi N
- Murphys7.4 mi N
- Mono Vista7.9 mi E
- Cedar Ridge8.0 mi E
- Angels8.0 mi W
- Soulsbyville8.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia
What county is Columbia in?
Columbia is in Tuolumne County, California.
What is the population of Columbia, CA?
2,577 people lived in Columbia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbia, CA?
The ZIP code of Columbia is 95251.
What is the elevation of Columbia?
2,139 feet (652 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbia?
Tuttletown (2.1 mi), Sonora (3.8 mi), Vallecito (4.7 mi), Jamestown (5.2 mi), East Sonora (5.7 mi).
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