Columbia, MS
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Columbia, Mississippi Summary
Life in Columbia research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Columbia over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Columbia:
The population in Columbia is 5,804.
The median home value in Columbia is $134,490.
The median income in Columbia is $34,328.
The cost of living in Columbia is 79 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Columbia is $656.
The unemployment rate in Columbia is 7.7%.
The poverty rate in Columbia is 23.5%.
The average high in Columbia is 77.5° and the average low is 54.5°.
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Columbia, MS Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Columbia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Columbia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Columbia is 79 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Columbia is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Columbia is $134,490.
The median income in Columbia is $34,328.
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Columbia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Columbia | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 85 | 100 | |
Columbia, MS Weather
The average high in Columbia is 77.5° and the average low is 54.5°.
There are 72.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 61.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Columbia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 61.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
Average High
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1 Reviews & Comments About Columbia
/5
HomeSnacks User - None
I once lived in Columbia Ms, it was a real real c**p hole, full of drugs and non educated folks some good and some bad.
Like I said some good people I knew there, I miss a few of them. I'm glad I moved back home to Louisiana.
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Columbia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Columbia
The current population in Columbia is 5,804. The population has decreased -11.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,804 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 5,831 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 5,998 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 5,940 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 5,992 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 6,088 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 6,163 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 6,292 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 6,367 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 6,446 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 6,499 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 6,543 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 6,569 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 6,573 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbia
Columbia is:
56.4% White with 3,276 White residents.
40.9% African American with 2,371 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 6 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 44 Other residents.
1.5% Two Or More with 86 Two Or More residents.
0.4% Hispanic with 21 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Columbia | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.4% | 55.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 40.9% | 36.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 3.6% | 19.0% |
Gender in Columbia
Columbia is 56.4% female with 3,272 female residents.
Columbia is 43.6% male with 2,531 male residents.
| Gender | Columbia | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.6% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25
8.0% of adults in Columbia completed < 9th grade.
15.0% of adults in Columbia completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Columbia completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Columbia completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Columbia completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Columbia completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Columbia completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Columbia completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Columbia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Columbia | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 15.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Columbia, Mississippi
5.9% of households in Columbia earn Less than $10,000.
12.7% of households in Columbia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
19.8% of households in Columbia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.0% of households in Columbia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
19.7% of households in Columbia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.7% of households in Columbia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.6% of households in Columbia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
5.7% of households in Columbia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.7% of households in Columbia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.1% of households in Columbia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Columbia | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.8% | 10.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.0% | 9.4% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.7% | 13.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.7% | 16.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.7% | 13.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.7% | 6.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.1% | 5.3% | 12.6% |
