Columbia, Pennsylvania
Columbia: borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Columbia is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,400 and a population density of 4,298 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,295 inhabitants.
The city was created 238 years ago in 1787.
Quick Facts about Columbia
| Population | 10,295 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Postal code | 17512 |
| Area | 2.42 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.0337,-76.5044 |
| Altitude | 1,184 feet / 361 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1788 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:58:45 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 4,254 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.02% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Columbia is located at 40°2'1"N 76°30'16"W (40.0337100, -76.5044100).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Columbia decreased by 1.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,400 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,395 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,396 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,405 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,412 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,405 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,396 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,397 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,380 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,355 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,295 | -0.58% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Columbia
1Turkey Hill Experience
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2Chickies Rock County Park
880 Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA 17512, United States View details
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3Columbia Crossing River Trails Center
41 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512, United States View details
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4Columbia River Park
Columbia, PA 17512, United States View details
5National Watch and Clock Museum
514 Poplar St, Columbia, PA 17512, United States View details
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People born in Columbia (15)
People born in Columbia, including novelist Amelia Reynolds Long, poet Dean Young, professional golfer Jack Kiefer, .
More notable people
- John Knox MacArthur (American flying ace) he was born in 14/01/1891
- Stephen Atkins Swails (Union Army officer) he was born in 23/02/1832
- Suzanne Westenhoefer (American comedian) she was born in 31/03/1961
- Thomas Welsh (Union United States Army general) he was born in 05/05/1824
- Mary Reeser (Suspected victim of spontaneous human combustion) she was born in 08/03/1884
- Augustus High (American politician) he was born in 07/09/1844
- Florence Hinkle (American operatic soprano) she was born in 22/06/1885
- Blanton C Welsh (Welsh, Blanton C; class of 1882) he was born in 02/06/1860
- Lilian Welsh (American physician, educator, and suffragist) she was born in 06/03/1858
- William Houston Greene (American physician, chemist, and educator) he was born in 30/12/1853
- Samuel Bigler (American weightlifter) he was born in 20/01/1947
- James D. Layng (American railroad official) he was born in 30/08/1833
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Columbia, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212276 | Empire Beauty School-Lancaster | Lancaster (PA) | 17603 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Columbia, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Columbia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Post Office | Columbia (PA) | 17512 |
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Other cities in Lancaster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lancaster County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempfield | 40,558 | A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. |
| Lancaster | 17,106 | City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Lampeter | 15,983 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Ephrata | 13,801 | City of the state Washington, United States |
| Elizabethtown | 11,494 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Lititz | 10,022 | Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Conewago | 8,536 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersville | 8,289 | City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mount Joy | 8,071 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Willow Street | 7,578 | Census designated place |
| Clay | 6,939 | Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| East Earl | 6,899 | Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Leacock | 5,783 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Union | 5,661 | Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania |
| New Holland | 5,547 | Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Pequea | 5,448 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Columbia distances to largest Pennsylvania cities