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Columbus Municipal School District
Columbus Municipal School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 31,721. The median household income is $45,087 and the median age is 38.7.
31,721
Population
481
People / sq mi
$45,087
Median Income
38.7
Median Age
Columbus Municipal School District covers 66 sq mi of land at 481.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 22.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$45,087
Median Household Income
$27,953
Per Capita Income
20.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$146,600
Median Home Value
$923
Median Rent
50.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.6%
High School+
27.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Columbus Municipal School District serves a community with a population of 31,721 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Columbus Municipal School District is $45,087, with a per capita income of $27,953. The poverty rate is 20.3%.
Columbus Municipal School District is 35.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 22.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Columbus Municipal School District, 88.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Columbus Municipal School District is $146,600, with a median rent of $923. The homeownership rate is 50.4%.
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Data for Columbus Municipal School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2801200).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.