Columbia SnackAbility
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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 $133,497.
The median income in Columbia is $38,507.
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 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 47 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Columbia, MS Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Columbia
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 6,632. The population has increased 0.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,632 | 14.3% |
| 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
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Columbia is:
59.6% White with 3,950 White residents.
35.8% African American with 2,376 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 29 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 126 Two Or More residents.
1.7% Hispanic with 112 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Columbia | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.6% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 35.8% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Columbia
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Columbia is 54.0% female with 3,578 female residents.
Columbia is 46.0% male with 3,054 male residents.
| Gender | Columbia | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.0% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Columbia completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Columbia completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Columbia completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Columbia completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Columbia completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Columbia completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% 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 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Columbia, Mississippi
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5.7% of households in Columbia earn Less than $10,000.
11.0% of households in Columbia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
18.6% of households in Columbia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Columbia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
28.4% of households in Columbia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.4% of households in Columbia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.6% of households in Columbia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.6% of households in Columbia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.3% of households in Columbia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.6% of households in Columbia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Columbia | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.0% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.6% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 28.4% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.4% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.6% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.3% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
