Columbia
City in Monroe County, Illinois
Columbia is a city in Monroe County, Illinois, with 10,999 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 709 ft (216 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dupo, 4.0 miles N.
- 10,999residents (2020 Census)
- 709 ftelevation · 216 m
- 10.6 sq miland area · 27.3 km²
- 1,042 / sq mipopulation density
- 62236ZIP code
About Columbia
Columbia is a city mainly in Monroe County with a small portion in St. Clair County in the U.S. state of Illinois, about 12 miles (19 km) south of St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 10,999 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Columbia
- Median household income
- $107,606
- Median home value
- $293,000
- Median rent
- $1,128/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Columbia had 10,999 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,999 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,042 per sq mi (402 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbia at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,999 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.56 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4581° N, 90.2160° W |
| ZIP code | 62236 |
| Official website | columbiaillinois.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1715833 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbia
- Dupo4.0 mi N
- Oakville, MO5.6 mi W
- East Carondelet5.6 mi N
- Mehlville, MO6.1 mi NW
- Lemay, MO6.4 mi NW
- Bella Villa, MO7.0 mi NW
- Millstadt7.0 mi E
- St. George, MO7.6 mi NW
- Green Park, MO8.0 mi NW
- Concord, MO8.2 mi NW
- Wilbur Park, MO8.3 mi NW
- Cahokia Heights8.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Columbia
What county is Columbia in?
Columbia is in Monroe County, Illinois.
What is the population of Columbia, IL?
10,999 people lived in Columbia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbia, IL?
The ZIP code of Columbia is 62236.
What is the elevation of Columbia?
709 feet (216 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbia?
Dupo (4.0 mi), Oakville (5.6 mi), East Carondelet (5.6 mi), Mehlville (6.1 mi), Lemay (6.4 mi).
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