Columbia, Illinois
City · Population 10,919 · #211 in Illinois
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About Columbia
Columbia is a close-knit town in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 10,919.
Columbia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,035 residents per square mile.
📰 Columbia News Today
- Val Pritchett Obituary (2026) - Waterllo, IL - Braun Family Funeral Home - Columbia Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Ken Breitenstein Obituary | Leesman Funeral Homes | Columbia, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Obituary information for Iona E. Juengling leesmanfuneralhome.com · Jun 29
- Paul G. Straub Obituary Jul 17, 2026 quernheimfuneralhome.com · Jul 21
- Two Illinois teens charged in Columbia County church burglary case WKOW · Jul 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Columbia Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Columbia — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,919.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Columbia
- Bully's BBQ
- Donut Panic
- Tequila Mexican Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Shoemaker School · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Columbia
- Stemler Cave Woods Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Admiral Trost Park reviews ★
- American Legion Park reviews ★
- Bolm Schukraft Park reviews ★
- Creekside Park reviews ★
- Meadow Ridge Park reviews ★
- Metter Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Columbia
- Columbia High School
- Columbia Middle School
- Eagleview Elementary School
- Parkview Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)10,919
Rank in state#211 of 1,294
Land area10.55 sq mi
Density1,035/sq mi
Coordinates38.4581, -90.2160