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Columbus

Mississippi · 23,640 residents · 25.049 sq mi
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Columbus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,960. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $92,400. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,640
−9%since 2000
from 25,944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
944 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+8%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Columbus
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,960
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,563
+22%since 2000
from $16,848 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(11,224)
Black54.3%(14,075)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(292)
Asian0.5%(142)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(16,553)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(8,718)
Black59.8%(14,136)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(337)
Asian0.7%(161)
Other0.3%(67)
Diversity Score62.1%(14,680)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Mississippi?

Columbus, Mississippi has about 23,640 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Mississippi?

The typical household in Columbus, Mississippi earns about $31,960 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, Mississippi expensive?

In Columbus, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $92,400, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Mississippi?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, Mississippi?

About 28.3% of people in Columbus, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 162 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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