Columbia
Town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Columbia is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 5,272 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 551 ft (168 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Coventry, 4.4 miles N.
- 5,272residents (2020 Census)
- 551 ftelevation · 168 m
- 21.4 sq miland area · 55.4 km²
- 247 / sq mipopulation density
- 06237ZIP code
About Columbia
Columbia is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 5,272 at the 2020 census. Originally a part of Lebanon, known as the North Society or Lebanon's Crank, Columbia was incorporated in May 1804. The town was named for patriotic reasons after the national symbol "Columbia".
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Living in Columbia
- Median household income
- $127,000
- Median home value
- $361,500
- Median rent
- $966/mo
- Median age
- 51.3
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Columbia had 5,272 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,272 |
|---|---|
| Density | 247 per sq mi (95 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbia at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Capitol Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,272 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.37 sq mi (55.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6937° N, 72.3057° W |
| ZIP code | 06237 |
| Official website | columbiact.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0911016400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbia
- South Coventry4.4 mi N
- Andover4.5 mi NW
- Willimantic5.1 mi E
- Hebron5.1 mi SW
- Lebanon5.4 mi SE
- Coventry Lake6.1 mi N
- Coventry6.3 mi N
- South Windham6.4 mi E
- Windham7.2 mi E
- Mansfield7.7 mi NE
- Mansfield Center8.0 mi NE
- Bolton8.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia
What county is Columbia in?
Columbia is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Columbia, CT?
5,272 people lived in Columbia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbia, CT?
The ZIP code of Columbia is 06237.
What is the elevation of Columbia?
551 feet (168 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbia?
South Coventry (4.4 mi), Andover (4.5 mi), Willimantic (5.1 mi), Hebron (5.1 mi), Lebanon (5.4 mi).
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