Columbia
Census-designated place in Fluvanna County, Virginia

Columbia is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fluvanna County, Virginia, with 72 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 210 ft (64 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palmyra, 9.3 miles NW.
- 72residents (2020 Census)
- 210 ftelevation · 64 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 504 / sq mipopulation density
- 23038ZIP code
About Columbia
Columbia, formerly known as Point of Fork, is a village and census designated place in Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States, at the confluence of the James and Rivanna rivers. Following a referendum, Columbia was dissolved as an incorporated town – until that time, it was the smallest in Virginia – on July 1, 2016. As of the 2010 census, the town's population was 83, up from 49 at the 2000 census.
Columbia is part of the Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is on the border between Fluvanna County and Goochland County, and across the river from Cumberland County.
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Columbia had 72 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 72 |
|---|---|
| Density | 504 per sq mi (195 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbia at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fluvanna County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 72 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7538° N, 78.1634° W |
| ZIP code | 23038 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5118624 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbia
- Palmyra9.3 mi NW
- Lake Monticello14.7 mi NW
- Goochland15.2 mi E
- Scottsville18.2 mi W
- Cumberland18.4 mi S
- Powhatan19.5 mi SE
- Louisa20.2 mi NE
- Rivanna20.4 mi NW
- Keswick21.0 mi NW
- Dillwyn22.0 mi SW
- Mineral22.5 mi NE
- Esmont24.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia
What county is Columbia in?
Columbia is in Fluvanna County, Virginia.
What is the population of Columbia, VA?
72 people lived in Columbia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbia, VA?
The ZIP code of Columbia is 23038.
What is the elevation of Columbia?
210 feet (64 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbia?
Palmyra (9.3 mi), Lake Monticello (14.7 mi), Goochland (15.2 mi), Scottsville (18.2 mi), Cumberland (18.4 mi).
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