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Columbia

Mississippi · 5,864 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 $23,983. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,800. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,864
−11%since 2000
from 6,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
868 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+5%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Columbia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,983
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,644 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,583
+32%since 2000
from $12,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(3,042)
Black42.3%(2,483)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(144)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other2.7%(161)
Diversity Score68.6%(4,024)
Diversity Score
69
+16%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, Mississippi?

Columbia, Mississippi has about 5,864 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbia, Mississippi?

The typical household in Columbia, Mississippi earns about $23,983 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 $79,800, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, Mississippi?

About 15.2% 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 35.5% 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 951 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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