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Population Review

Columbus city, MS — Population & Demographics

Columbus city, MS has a population of 23,616. The median household income is $40,588 and the median age is 39.6.

23,616

Population

$40,588

Median Income

$121,200

Median Home Value

39.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White31.7%
Black or African American63.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$40,588

Median Household Income

$28,006

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$121,200

Median Home Value

$882

Median Rent

48.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.6%

High School+

25.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

5.3%

Work From Home

17.8 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Columbus city, MS has a population of 23,616 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Columbus city, MS is $40,588, with 20.0% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Columbus city, MS is $121,200, with median rent at $882.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.