Columbia (Kentucky)

Columbia is a home rule-class city just above Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 4,452 at the 2010 census. Columbia is the seat of its county.HistoryThe area was settled by Daniel Trabue. The post office was opened on April 1, 1806, by John Field, who also ran the local store.GeographyColumbia is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 4,014 people, 1,554 households, and 893 families residing in the city. The population density was. There were 1,789 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 90.38% White, 7.37% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.