Columbia
City in Maury County, Tennessee
Columbia is a city in Maury County, Tennessee, with 41,690 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 643 ft (196 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Pleasant, 9.0 miles SW.
- 41,690residents (2020 Census)
- 643 ftelevation · 196 m
- 36.5 sq miland area · 94.5 km²
- 1,142 / sq mipopulation density
- 38401ZIP code
About Columbia
Columbia is a city in and the county seat of Maury County, Tennessee. The population was 48,885 as of the City of Columbia's 2024 Special Census conducted by the US Census Bureau. Columbia is included in the Nashville metropolitan area.
The self-proclaimed "mule capital of the world," Columbia celebrates the city-designated Mule Day each April. Columbia and Maury County are acknowledged as the "Antebellum Homes Capital of Tennessee"; the county has more antebellum houses than any other county in the state. The city is home to one of the last two surviving residences of James Knox Polk, the 11th President of the United States; the other is the White House.
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Living in Columbia
- Median household income
- $63,719
- Median home value
- $308,700
- Median rent
- $1,197/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Columbia had 41,690 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 41,690 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,142 per sq mi (441 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbia at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Maury County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 41,690 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.50 sq mi (94.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6256° N, 87.0442° W |
| ZIP code | 38401 |
| Official website | columbiatn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4716540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbia
- Mount Pleasant9.0 mi SW
- Spring Hill11.0 mi NE
- Thompson's Station15.0 mi NE
- Lynnville17.2 mi S
- Lewisburg18.6 mi SE
- Chapel Hill19.5 mi E
- Summertown19.9 mi SW
- Cornersville20.9 mi SE
- Franklin22.6 mi NE
- Eagleville23.4 mi E
- Fairview25.1 mi N
- Ethridge25.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia
What county is Columbia in?
Columbia is in Maury County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Columbia, TN?
41,690 people lived in Columbia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbia, TN?
The ZIP code of Columbia is 38401.
What is the elevation of Columbia?
643 feet (196 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbia?
Mount Pleasant (9.0 mi), Spring Hill (11.0 mi), Thompson's Station (15.0 mi), Lynnville (17.2 mi), Lewisburg (18.6 mi).
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