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Columbia School District
Columbia School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 9,570. The median household income is $41,640 and the median age is 41.9.
9,570
Population
145
People / sq mi
$41,640
Median Income
41.9
Median Age
Columbia School District covers 66 sq mi of land at 144.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 41.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$41,640
Median Household Income
$22,406
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$131,100
Median Home Value
$829
Median Rent
69.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.1%
High School+
17.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Columbia School District serves a community with a population of 9,570 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Columbia School District is $41,640, with a per capita income of $22,406. The poverty rate is 17.3%.
Columbia School District is 60.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 41.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Columbia School District, 85.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Columbia School District is $131,100, with a median rent of $829. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.
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Data for Columbia School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2801170).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.