Columbus, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Columbus, Mississippi Info Snack

Population
23,853
Unemployment
10.7%
Poverty
26.2%
Median Home
$115,100
Median Income
$34,551
Median Rent
$799

Columbus SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
9

Columbus, MS Cost Of Living

81
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Columbus Mississippi National Average
Overall 81 82 100
Services 87 95 100
Groceries 84 94 100
Health 78 90 100
Housing 62 64 100
Transportation 87 89 100
Utilities 85 97 100

Columbus, MS Photos

Postcard Of Steamer American On Tombigbee River At Columbusc Mississippi
Source: Public Domain
Columbus Ms From Airplane
Source: Public Domain

Columbus Articles

Rankings for Columbus in Mississippi

Map Of Columbus, MS

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3

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4

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5

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Population over time in Columbus

Year Population % Change
2020 23,853 -1.7%
2019 24,272 -0.6%
2018 24,409 -1.7%
2017 24,833 6.3%
2016 23,360 -0.5%
2015 23,483 -0.5%
2014 23,611 0.0%
2013 23,604 -0.4%
2012 23,688 -0.3%
2011 23,768 -

Race / Ethnicity in Columbus

White
33.6% (8,012)
African American
61.6% (14,696)
American Indian
0.1% (25)
Asian
0.7% (163)
Hawaiian
0.0% (8)
Other
0.8% (198)
Two Or More
1.6% (376)
Hispanic
1.6% (375)
Race Columbus MS USA
White 33.6% 56.4% 60.1%
African American 61.6% 37.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 1.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.6% 1.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.6% 3.2% 18.2%

Gender in Columbus

Female
54.4% (12,982)
Male
45.6% (10,871)
Gender Columbus MS USA
Female 54.4% 51.6% 50.8%
Male 45.6% 48.4% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
6.0% (1,431)
9-12th Grade
10.0% (2,385)
High School / GED
33.0% (7,871)
Some College
21.0% (5,009)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (1,908)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (2,862)
Master's Degree
6.0% (1,431)
Professional Degree
3.0% (715)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (238)
Education Columbus MS USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 10.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 33.0% 30.0% 27.0%
Some College 21.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% 14.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Columbus, Mississippi

Less than $10,000
15.0% (357,207)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.8% (257,737)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.1% (336,137)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.7% (255,042)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (321,682)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.3% (318,252)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.0% (261,412)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.7% (184,728)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.2% (27,929)
$200,000 or more
2.7% (65,169)
Income Columbus MS USA
Less than $10,000 15.0% 9.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.8% 6.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.1% 12.3% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 11.0% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.3% 17.0% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.0% 11.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.7% 11.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.2% 4.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 3.4% 8.3%

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