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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbia

Mississippi · 6,603 residents · 6.754 sq mi
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Columbia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,644. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value is $56,400. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,603
−3%since 1990
from 6,815 in 1990
1990 – 2025
978 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,009 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+2%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Columbia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,644
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,926 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,592
+9%since 1990
from $11,601 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 30.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$333
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
64.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
36.0% rent
2.9
+5%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(4,800)
Black28.6%(1,949)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(73)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score54.3%(3,698)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(4,107)
Black35.4%(2,337)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(51)
Asian0.4%(27)
Diversity Score59.4%(3,920)
59
+9%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+17%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Mississippi?

Columbia, Mississippi has about 6,603 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbia, Mississippi?

The typical household in Columbia, Mississippi earns about $19,644 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 $56,400, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, Mississippi?

About 16.3% 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 29.7% 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 212 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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