Columbia, Illinois
Columbia: city in Illinois, United States
About
Columbia is a city located in the county of Monroe in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,707 and a population density of 364 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,627 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Columbia
| Population | 10,627 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Postal code | 62236 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 26.69 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4437,-90.2012 |
| Altitude | 709 feet / 216 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1859 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:24:12 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 398 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Monroe County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Columbia Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Columbia is located at 38°26'37"N 90°12'4"W (38.4436600, -90.2012200).
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Weather
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 14 mph SW
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Columbia increased by 8.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,707 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,825 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,880 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,987 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,070 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,152 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,232 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,313 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,428 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,513 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,627 | 1.07% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,246 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,640 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,421 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,584 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 71.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 43.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 51.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 320 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
Columbia zip code is 62236.
County name: Monroe, County
fips: 17133
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $190,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,424 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $383 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $795 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,250 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.95 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,606 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 99,885 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,210 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,477 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,710 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 354 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 128 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 165 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 146 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 299 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,179.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.07 |
Services and Civic Places in Columbia
1Columbia City Hall
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208 S Rapp Ave, Columbia, IL 62236 View details
Phone: +16182817144 | Website available
People born in Columbia (6)
People born in Columbia, including rower John Freitag, historian David Roediger, admiral John P. Weinel, .
More notable people
- Nelson Mathews (American baseball player) he was born in 21/07/1941
- T. J. Mathews (American baseball player) he was born in 09/01/1970
- Aedan Stanley (US association football player) he was born in 13/12/1999
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Columbia, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483911 | Creative Touch Cosmetology School | Waterloo (IL) | 62298-1609 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Columbia, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Columbia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Post Office | Columbia (IL) | 62236 |
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Other cities in Monroe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 10,536 | City in Illinois |
| Valmeyer | 1,238 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hecker | 474 | Village in United States of America |
| Maeystown | 162 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Fults | 28 | Village in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Columbia distances to largest Illinois cities