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Columbia

Mississippi · 6,525 residents (2025 est.) · 6.754 sq mi
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Columbia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,507. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,700. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,632
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
982 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,525 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Columbia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,507
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,644 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,592
+56%since 2000
from $12,592 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−19%since 2010
from 0.529 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(4,107)
Black35.4%(2,337)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(51)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(3,920)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(3,950)
Black35.8%(2,376)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(194)
Diversity Score64.5%(4,276)
Diversity Score
64
+9%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+41.9 ptssince 2017
from 41.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Mississippi?

Columbia, Mississippi has about 6,632 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia, Mississippi?

The typical household in Columbia, Mississippi earns about $38,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia, Mississippi expensive?

In Columbia, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $131,700, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, Mississippi?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia, Mississippi?

About 24.5% of people in Columbia, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 183 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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