Columbus SnackAbility
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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 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Columbus is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Columbus is $172,831.
The median income in Columbus is $42,235.
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 | 90 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Columbus Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Columbus
The current population in Columbus is 23,348. The population has decreased 1.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,348 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 23,616 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 23,896 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 23,858 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 23,853 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 24,083 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 24,272 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 24,409 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 24,833 | 6.3% |
| 2015 | 23,360 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 23,483 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 23,611 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 23,604 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 23,688 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 23,768 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbus
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Columbus is:
29.7% White with 6,927 White residents.
64.4% African American with 15,029 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 374 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 82 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 464 Two Or More residents.
2.0% Hispanic with 470 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Columbus | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.7% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 64.4% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Columbus
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Columbus is 54.0% female with 12,619 female residents.
Columbus is 46.0% male with 10,729 male residents.
| Gender | Columbus | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.0% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Columbus completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Columbus completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Columbus completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Columbus completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Columbus completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Columbus completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Columbus completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Columbus completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Columbus completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Columbus | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Columbus, Mississippi
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10.7% of households in Columbus earn Less than $10,000.
6.9% of households in Columbus earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.8% of households in Columbus earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Columbus earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.0% of households in Columbus earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.6% of households in Columbus earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Columbus earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.1% of households in Columbus earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Columbus earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Columbus earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Columbus | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.7% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.9% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.8% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.1% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
