Columbus, MS
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Columbus, Mississippi Summary
Life in Columbus research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Columbus 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 Columbus:
The population in Columbus is 23,896.
The median home value in Columbus is $151,954.
The median income in Columbus is $38,954.
The cost of living in Columbus is 82 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Columbus is $885.
The unemployment rate in Columbus is 9.8%.
The poverty rate in Columbus is 23.6%.
The average high in Columbus is 74.2° and the average low is 51.3°.
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Columbus, MS Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Columbus summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Columbus. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Columbus is 82 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Columbus is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Columbus is $151,954.
The median income in Columbus is $38,954.
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Columbus Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Columbus | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 69 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 87 | 100 | |
Columbus, MS Weather
The average high in Columbus is 74.2° and the average low is 51.3°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Columbus |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
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Columbus Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Columbus
The current population in Columbus is 23,896. The population has increased 0.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23,896 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 24,272 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 24,409 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 24,833 | 6.3% |
| 2018 | 23,360 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 23,483 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 23,611 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 23,604 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 23,688 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 23,768 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbus
Columbus is:
31.0% White with 7,418 White residents.
63.9% African American with 15,262 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 350 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 121 Other residents.
1.2% Two Or More with 298 Two Or More residents.
1.8% Hispanic with 432 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Columbus | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.0% | 55.9% | 58.9% |
| African American | 63.9% | 37.1% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 3.3% | 18.7% |
Gender in Columbus
Columbus is 53.9% female with 12,885 female residents.
Columbus is 46.1% male with 11,010 male residents.
| Gender | Columbus | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.6% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25
6.0% of adults in Columbus completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Columbus completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Columbus completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Columbus completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Columbus completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Columbus completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Columbus completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Columbus completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Columbus completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Columbus | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Columbus, Mississippi
10.1% of households in Columbus earn Less than $10,000.
9.7% of households in Columbus earn $10,000 to $14,999.
16.4% of households in Columbus earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.8% of households in Columbus earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Columbus earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.3% of households in Columbus earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.6% of households in Columbus earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.1% of households in Columbus earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in Columbus earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.0% of households in Columbus earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Columbus | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.1% | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.7% | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.4% | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.1% | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 4.7% | 11.4% |
