Columbus, MS
Living in Columbus
Bikeability13
Walkability23
Commute88
Public Transit7
Affordability96
Public Safety86
Airports12
Hospitals62
Colleges17
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Schools11
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Residents
24kPopulation+315 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black63%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$4.4k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$559Median Monthly Rent+$129 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas50%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus
United States45
Mississippi57
Lowndes County11
Property Crime in Columbus
United States48
Mississippi57
Lowndes County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado32
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus, MS
Heritage Academy
1 miles, NW
Annunciation Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Victory Christian Academy
4 miles, E
Oak Hill Academy
15 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus, MS
Mississippi University for Women
1 miles, SW
Mississippi State University
22 miles, W
Stillman College
52 miles, SE
The University of Alabama
54 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus, MS
Clay County Medical Corporation
17 miles, NW
Monroe Regional Hospital
23 miles, N
Och Regional Medical Center
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Columbus, MS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
11 miles, W
Key Field
84 miles, S
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
122 miles, NE