Columbus is a city located in Lowndes County Mississippi. Columbus has a 2024 population of 22,715. It is also the county seat of Lowndes County. Columbus is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -5.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,995 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus is $59,984 with a poverty rate of 23.61%. The median age in Columbus is 38.5 years: 36 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,262 | 63.87% |
| White | 7,457 | 31.21% |
| Two or more races | 554 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 350 | 1.46% |
| Other race | 258 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,865 | 2.27 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Non Family | 4,922 | 1.23 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
| Married | 2,650 | 2.75 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Female | 2,050 | 3.91 | 28.1 | 71.9 |
| Male | 243 | 4.25 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
46.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,347 | 8.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,192 | 7.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,149 | 13.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,822 | 11.26% |
| High School Graduate | 5,245 | 32.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 860 | 5.32% |
| Some College | 3,560 | 22.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,847 | 8,064 | 1,290 |
| White | 5,782 | 5,475 | 2,401 |
| 2+ Races | 240 | 216 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 177 | 86 |
| Asian | 216 | 159 | 132 |
| Other Race | 66 | 52 | 51 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 77.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,539 | $61,771 | $34,113 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,406 | $120,393 | $55,549 |
| High School Graduate | $25,764 | $27,092 | $24,644 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,972 | $28,401 | $16,039 |
| Overall | $33,831 | $38,375 | $33,129 |
| Some College | $33,199 | $33,150 | $33,209 |
$33,831
Average Earnings
$38,375
Average Male
$33,129
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.87% of Columbus residents speak only English, while 3.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,294 | 4,627 | 32.37% |
| White | 6,789 | 465 | 6.85% |
| Multiple | 529 | 142 | 26.84% |
| Hispanic | 415 | 81 | 19.52% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
23.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.31%
Male Poverty Rate
24.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus is White, with 6.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.15% |
| High School | 23.71% |
| Some College | 14.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.54% |
| Female Employed | 12.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 5.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,016 | $80,730 |
| Households | $38,954 | $59,984 |
| Married Families | $87,803 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,023 | $37,352 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,588
Number of Veterans
1,426
Male Veterans
162
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 511 |
| First Gulf War | 371 |
| Vietnam | 344 |
| Korea | 94 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 422 |
| 75+ | 342 |
| 65 to 74 | 319 |
| 18 to 34 | 280 |
| 55 to 64 | 225 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 902 | 7.65% |
| White | 606 | 9.59% |
| Other Race | 70 | 42.94% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.7%
Born in Columbus
97.74%
Native Born
2.26%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
1.14%
Naturalized
97.74% of Columbus residents were born in the United States, with 74.7% having been born in Mississippi. 1.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,115 | -320 | -1.49% |
| 2028 | 21,435 | -320 | -1.47% |
| 2027 | 21,755 | -320 | -1.45% |
| 2026 | 22,075 | -320 | -1.43% |
| 2025 | 22,395 | -320 | -1.41% |
| 2024 | 22,715 | -320 | -1.39% |
| 2023 | 23,035 | -270 | -1.16% |
| 2022 | 23,305 | -302 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 23,607 | -388 | -1.62% |
| 2020 | 23,995 | 393 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 23,602 | -224 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 23,826 | -338 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 24,164 | -223 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 24,387 | -186 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 24,573 | -91 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 24,664 | -194 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 24,858 | -88 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 24,946 | -123 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 25,069 | -148 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 25,217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,944 | 2,145 | 9.01% |
| 1990 | 23,799 | -3,704 | -13.47% |
| 1980 | 27,503 | 1,708 | 6.62% |
| 1970 | 25,795 | 1,024 | 4.13% |
| 1960 | 24,771 | 7,599 | 44.25% |
| 1950 | 17,172 | 3,527 | 25.85% |
| 1940 | 13,645 | 2,902 | 27.01% |
| 1930 | 10,743 | 242 | 2.3% |
| 1920 | 10,501 | 1,513 | 16.83% |
| 1910 | 8,988 | 2,504 | 38.62% |
| 1900 | 6,484 | 1,925 | 42.22% |
| 1890 | 4,559 | 604 | 15.27% |
| 1880 | 3,955 | -857 | -17.81% |
| 1870 | 4,812 | 1,504 | 45.47% |
| 1860 | 3,308 | 697 | 26.69% |
| 1850 | 2,611 | -18,504 | -87.63% |