Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
Columbia: Capital of South Carolina, United States
About
Columbia is a city located in the county of Richland in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 129,272. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 132,130 inhabitants.
The city was created 236 years ago in 1786.
Quick Facts about Columbia
| Population : | 132,130 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Richland County |
| Different from : | Colombia |
| Postal code : | 29201, 29203-6, 29209-10, 29212, 29223, 29225, 29229 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 803 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.05% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.95% |
| Named for : | Christopher Columbus |
| Altitude : | 292 feet / 89 meters |
| Capital city : | Columbia is capital of Republic of South Carolina, South Carolina |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1787 (236 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:01:46 (9th February 2023) |
| Population growth : | 2.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Columbia is located at 34°0'3"N 81°2'5"W (34.0007100, -81.0348100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Columbia
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Demographics
The population of Columbia increased by 2.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 129,272 | - | census |
| 2011 | 131,302 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 131,761 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 131,527 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 131,781 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 133,616 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 134,129 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 134,005 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 132,770 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 131,674 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 132,130 | 0.35% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Columbia
1 Frankie's Fun Park
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2 South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 EdVenture Children's Museum
211 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Palmetto Falls Water Park
6511 Marion Ave, Columbia, SC 29207, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Fort Jackson Post Flag
4325 Jackson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29207, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Columbia
1 SC Department of Insurance
1201 Main St #1000, Columbia, SC 29201, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Labor Licensing & Regulation
110 Centerview Dr, Columbia, SC 29210, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Cosmetology Board
110 Centerview Dr # 109, Columbia, SC 29210, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Columbia City Hall
1737 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201 ➦ Show Map
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5 South Carolina Department of Education
1429 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Sc Board of Dentistry
110 Centerview Dr # 101, Columbia, SC 29210, United States ➦ Show Map
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7 Forest Acres City Hall
5209 N Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC 29206 ➦ Show Map
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8 South Carolina Department of Agriculture
1200 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States ➦ Show Map
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9 USDA Rural Development
1701 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States ➦ Show Map
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10 Columbia City Hall
Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Columbia
College & universities near Columbia, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491923 | Southeastern Esthetics Institute | Columbia (SC) | 29201-0000 |
| 467863 | Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia | Columbia (SC) | 29201-3126 |
| 218663 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia (SC) | 29208 |
| 217721 | Benedict College | Columbia (SC) | 29204-1086 |
| 217624 | Allen University | Columbia (SC) | 29204 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Columbia, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Columbia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Post Office | Columbia (SC) | 29201 |
| Columbia Post Office | Columbia (SC) | 29201 |
| Five Poin Post Office | Columbia (SC) | 29205 |
| Eau Clair Post Office | Columbia (SC) | 29203 |
| Edgewood Post Office | Columbia (SC) | 29204 |
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Other cities in Richland County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Richland County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dentsville | 14,062 | Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina |
| Forest Acres | 10,615 | City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Woodfield | 9,303 | Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina |
| Blythewood | 4,531 | Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Arcadia Lakes | 874 | Human settlement in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Eastover | 850 | Human settlement in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Columbia distances to largest South Carolina cities
