Columbia County, Georgia

Columbia County: county in Oregon, United States

About

Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 124,053 and a population density of 70 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 160,377 inhabitants. Its county seat is St. Helens. The county was created 172 years ago in 1853.

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Location of Columbia County on Georgia map.

County Snapshot

Columbia County at a glance

Columbia County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Quick Facts about Columbia County

Population 160,377 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Georgia (United States)
Different from Columbia County, Columbia County, Columbia County, Columbia County, Columbia County, Columbia County, Columbia County
Area 1783 km2
Water as percent of area 4.5%
Land as percent of area 95.5%
Latitude & Longitude 33.5441,-82.2641
Named for Columbia River
Altitude 351 feet / 107 meters
Capital St. Helens
Establishment January 01, 1854
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:42:50 (18th April 2026)
Density 90 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 22.65% (2010-2020)
Weather 91℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
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Geography

Columbia County is located at 33°32'39"N 82°15'51"W (33.5441200, -82.2640600). It has 7 neighbors: Clatsop County, Multnomah County, Tillamook County, Washington County, Clark County, Cowlitz County and Wahkiakum County.

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The largest city of Columbia County is Grovetown with a population of 16,639. Other cities include, Harlem population 3,547 and Woodland population 347. See all Columbia County cities & populated places.

Columbia County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County.

City Name Population Title
Grovetown 16,639 City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States
Harlem 3,547 Town in Columbia County, Georgia, United States
Woodland 347 City in Talbot County, Georgia, United States of America

Weather

91°F
Mostly Sunny
1 to 7 mph SW Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph.

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Official website of Columbia County

Official Website
  • St. Helens

Demographics

The population of Columbia County increased by 22.65% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 124,053 - census
2011 128,804 3.69% estimation process
2012 132,541 2.82% estimation process
2013 136,141 2.64% estimation process
2014 139,104 2.13% estimation process
2015 143,837 3.29% estimation process
2016 147,370 2.4% estimation process
2017 151,529 2.74% estimation process
2018 154,077 1.65% estimation process
2019 156,714 1.68% estimation process
2020 160,377 2.28% estimation process
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People born in Columbia County (1)

American actor Robert Cornthwaite was born in Columbia County

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