Census ACS · #496 μSA
Columbus Metro Area
The Columbus, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has 68,323 residents. The median household income is $51,587 and the median home value is $138,600.
68,323
Population
57
People / sq mi
$51,587
Median Income
$138,600
Median Home Value
The Columbus CBSA covers 1,201 sq mi of land at 56.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.5% |
| Black or African American | 48.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$51,587
Median Household Income
$29,149
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$138,600
Median Home Value
$887
Median Rent
64.2%
Homeownership
Education
86.9%
High School+
24.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
4.8%
Work From Home
21.0 min
Avg Commute
22.7%
Foreign Born
Columbus spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Columbus, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 68,323 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #496 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Columbus metro area is $51,587, with a per capita income of $29,149.
The Columbus, Ms CBSA spans the state of Mississippi.
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Data for the Columbus, Ms CBSA (18060) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
The poverty rate is what most separates Columbus from the typical metro area: 15.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Columbus is a metro area in MS with a population of 68,323.
The typical household earns $51,587, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US metro areas: 15.6%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $138,600, with typical rent around $887.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 24.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Columbus: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.