Columbia, MS
Living in Columbia
Bikeability1
Walkability6
Commute48
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety81
Airports22
Hospitals9
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6kPopulation-581 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black49%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income-$5.1k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value-$800 (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$454Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
LP gas4%
Utility gas34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia
United States45
Mississippi57
Marion County20
Property Crime in Columbia
United States48
Mississippi57
Marion County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado34
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia, MS
Woodlawn Preparatory School
2 miles, E
Columbia Academy
3 miles, E
Sumrall Baptist Kindergarten
20 miles, NE
Benedict Day School
21 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia, MS
University of Southern Mississippi
30 miles, E
William Carey University
32 miles, E
Southeastern Baptist College
52 miles, NE
Saint Joseph Seminary College
53 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia, MS
Marion General Hospital
1 miles, E
Walthall County General Hospital Cah
22 miles, SW
Jefferson Davis General Hospital
23 miles, N
South Mississippi State Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Columbia, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
32 miles, NE
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
74 miles, SE