Columbia, Tennessee
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Columbia is a city in Maury County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 33,055 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Maury CountyGR6.
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[edit] Geography
Columbia is located at (35.615022, -87.044464)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 76.7 km² (29.6 mi²). 76.7 km² (29.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.
[edit] History
A year after the organization of Maury County in 1807, Columbia was laid out in 1808 and lots were sold. The original town, on the south bank of the Duck River, consisted of only four blocks. The town was incorporated in 1817. For years, it was the county seat of the richest county in agricultural wealth in the state. Today, it is an important tourist destination, most of whom are drawn by the numerous historic sites in the area. Attractions include the James K. Polk Home, the Columbia Athenaeum, Mule Day, and nearby plantations.
Famous natives of Columbia include James K. Polk, Governor, Congressman, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and eleventh President of the United States; A.O.P. Nicholson, state senator, U.S. Senator, and Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court; Sterling Marlin, famous NASCAR driver; Dr. Marion Dorsett, inventor of the serum to control hog cholera; and Fran McKee, first female line admiral in the U.S. Navy.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 33,055 people, 13,059 households, and 8,801 families residing in the city. The population density was 431.2/km² (1,116.8/mi²). There were 14,322 housing units at an average density of 186.8/km² (483.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.63% White, 21.13% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.06% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.70% of the population.
There were 13,059 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,879, and the median income for a family was $42,822. Males had a median income of $34,898 versus $22,093 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,004. About 10.9% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable Residents
- Lynnette Cole, Miss USA 2000
- Phil Everly, of the Everly Brothers, noted country-influenced rock and roll performer
- Sterling Marlin, Back-to-back Daytona 500 winner
- Dan Uggla, Major League Baseball player and All-Star for the Florida Marlins
- Raphael Benjamin West most important mayor in the history of Nashville, noted Civil Rights ally
- Sam Watkins
[edit] Trivia
A boyhood home of James K. Polk is located on a main thoroughfare near downtown and is open for touring. The town is also notable for being the self-proclaimed "Mule capital of the world" and honors this fact with Mule Day, a large celebration held annually every April.
The film Daltry Calhoun, starring Johnny Knoxville, was filmed in the city during 2005.
The city's welcome sign includes the town's motto, "Old South Charm, New South Progress."
[edit] External links
- Maps and aerial photos
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- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
