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Columbia, Maryland - Wikipedia
Columbia is a census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is a planned community consisting of 10 self-contained villages. The census-designated place had a population of 104,681 at the 2020 census, making it the second most populous community in Maryland after Baltimore. … See more
Origins
Prior to the European colonization of what is now Maryland in the 1600s, the area that is now Columbia served as farming and hunting grounds … See moreJames Rouse conceived of a city, not a suburban bedroom community, and a large area on the eastern edge was allocated for industrial purposes. The centerpiece of this aspect of the development was a General Electric appliance plant … See more
Columbia has numerous recreation centers. The homeowners association, the Columbia Association, known to many in Howard County as … See more
Because Columbia is unincorporated, there is confusion over its exact boundaries. In the strictest definition, Columbia … See more
2020 census
2010 census
The 2009-2013 census estimates report the median income … See moreEntertainment and performing arts
In the absence of nightclubs, Columbia relies on local bars to bring in bands. Sonoma's (in Owen … See moreColumbia's public schools are operated by the Howard County Public School System. As of the 2007–2008 school year, the following high … See more
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