Columbia, North Carolina

Columbia: human settlement in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, United States of America

About

Columbia is a city located in the county of Tyrrell in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 891 and a population density of 282 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 752 inhabitants.

The city was created 233 years ago in 1792.

Quick Facts about Columbia

Population 752 (2020)
Country United States of America
State North Carolina (United States)
County Tyrrell County
Different from Columbia
Postal code 27925
Phone Area Codes 252
Area 3.15 km2
Latitude & Longitude 35.9177,-76.2522
Altitude 3 feet / 1 meters
Capital city Columbia is capital of Tyrrell County
Establishment January 01, 1793 (233 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 01:05:08 (15th April 2026)
Density 238 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -18.48% (2010-2020)
Weather 87℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Columbia is located at 35°55'4"N 76°15'8"W (35.9176600, -76.2521500).

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Weather

87°F
Sunny
10 mph SW Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

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Official website of Columbia

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Columbia decreased by 18.48% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 891 - census
2011 840 -6.07% estimation process
2012 825 -1.82% estimation process
2013 820 -0.61% estimation process
2014 819 -0.12% estimation process
2015 806 -1.61% estimation process
2016 796 -1.26% estimation process
2017 796 0% estimation process
2018 783 -1.66% estimation process
2019 759 -3.16% estimation process
2020 752 -0.93% estimation process
Columbia zip code is 27925. County name: Tyrrell, County fips: 37177
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Best Things to Do in Columbia

1Alligator River Bridge

Rating: 4.3 (214)

US-64, Columbia, NC 27925, United States View details

2Palmetto-Peartree Preserve

Rating: 3.9 (22)

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Phone: +19199672223 | Website available

3Emily and Richardson Preyer Buckridge Reserve

Rating: 4 (8)

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4Columbia Theater Cultural

Rating: 4.3 (3)

304 Main St, Columbia, NC 27925, United States View details

Phone: +12527660200

5New Lake Game Land

Rating: 5 (2)

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Services and Civic Places in Columbia

1Tyrrell County Visitors Center

Rating: 4.9 (7)

203 S Ludington Dr, Columbia, NC 27925, United States View details

Phone: +12527960723

2USDA Rural Development

106 Water St, Columbia, NC 27925, United States View details

Phone: +12527968251 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Columbia, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
198507 Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City (NC) 27909

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Columbia, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
NFK Norfolk 215 W York Street BUS
VAB Virginia Beach, Virginia 19th St. and Pacific Ave. BUS
GRN Greenville, NC Second and Reade Streets BUS
NBR New Bern, NC 203 South Front Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Columbia.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Columbia Post Office Columbia (NC) 27925

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