Columbus, Mississippi

Population Data for Columbus, MS:

Population – 56033
Male – 47.30 %
Female – 52.70 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 56.32 %
Hispanic – 1.14 %
African American – 41.62 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.16 %
Asian – 0.57 %

Geographic Data for Columbus, Mississippi:

Population Density – 139.81 per sq. mi
Elevation – 191 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Columbus:

In Elementary School – 7,456 (43.95 %)
In High School – 3,512 (20.70 %)
In College – 3,333 (19.65 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 5,042 (14.80 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,451 (4.26 %)
Some College, No Degree – 7,146 (20.98 %)
High School Graduate – 10,068 (29.56 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 3,074 (9.02 %)

Employment and Household Data for Columbus, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 53.79 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.76 %
Unemployment Level – 7.75 %

Median Household Income – $34,855.50
Average Household Size – 2.74

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 30.04 %
2 Vehicles – 35.44 %
3 or more Vehicles – 16.21 %

Average Cost to Rent in Columbus - $1,782 per month