Columbia, Mississippi

Population Data for Columbia, MS:

Population – 17281
Male – 48.20 %
Female – 51.80 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 63.15 %
Hispanic – 0.62 %
African American – 35.55 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.28 %
Asian – 0.30 %

Geographic Data for Columbia, Mississippi:

Population Density – 58.10 per sq. mi
Elevation – 145 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Columbia:

In Elementary School – 2,290 (51.01 %)
In High School – 1,068 (23.79 %)
In College – 555 (12.36 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 926 (8.54 %)
Associate’s Degree – 507 (4.68 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,047 (18.89 %)
High School Graduate – 3,483 (32.14 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,098 (10.13 %)

Employment and Household Data for Columbia, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 49.72 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.28 %
Unemployment Level – 6.19 %

Median Household Income – $24,779.00
Average Household Size – 2.59

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 33.09 %
2 Vehicles – 31.05 %
3 or more Vehicles – 17.38 %

Average Cost to Rent in Columbia - $349 per month