Columbia
City in Adair County, Kentucky
Columbia is a city in Adair County, Kentucky, with 4,845 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Russell Springs, 13.0 miles E.
- 4,845residents (2020 Census)
- 748 ftelevation · 228 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 994 / sq mipopulation density
- 42728ZIP code
About Columbia
Columbia is a home rule-class city just above Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 4,845 at the 2020 census. Columbia is the seat of its county.
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Living in Columbia
- Median household income
- $47,299
- Median home value
- $143,600
- Median rent
- $757/mo
- Median age
- 28.2
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Columbia had 4,845 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,845 |
|---|---|
| Density | 994 per sq mi (384 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbia at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Adair County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,845 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.87 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1034° N, 85.3075° W |
| ZIP code | 42728 |
| Official website | cityofcolumbiaky.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2116750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbia
- Russell Springs13.0 mi E
- Greensburg14.9 mi NW
- Jamestown15.5 mi SE
- Campbellsville16.8 mi N
- Edmonton19.2 mi SW
- Summersville19.9 mi NW
- Marrowbone21.5 mi SW
- Burkesville22.0 mi S
- Liberty25.5 mi NE
- Summer Shade27.0 mi SW
- Hiseville28.0 mi W
- Bradfordsville28.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Columbia
What county is Columbia in?
Columbia is in Adair County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Columbia, KY?
4,845 people lived in Columbia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbia, KY?
The ZIP code of Columbia is 42728.
What is the elevation of Columbia?
748 feet (228 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbia?
Russell Springs (13.0 mi), Greensburg (14.9 mi), Jamestown (15.5 mi), Campbellsville (16.8 mi), Edmonton (19.2 mi).
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