Columbia is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 28 miles southeast of Harrisburg on the Susquehanna River across from Wrightsville. Originally, the place was called 'Wright's Ferry.' It was founded in 1726 by English Quakers from Chester County. Population counts were these: in 1890, 10.199; in 1900, 12,316; in 1910, 11,454; in 1920, 10,836; and in 1940, 11,547. The population was 10,311 at the 2000 census. Columbia apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Columbia apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.