Columbus, Mississippi
Quick Statistics
Columbus is a community in Lowndes County, Mississippi, home to about 23,348 people spread across 25.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $25,659 a year, and a typical home is worth about $125,700. About 32.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 1 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Mississippi towns GeoStat tracks, Columbus ranks number 18 of 420 in population, number 218 in median household income, number 158 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Columbus typically top out near 94°F in July, while January nights average about 36°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | New Hope, MS | 5.1 mi. | 3,952 |
| 2. | Columbus AFB, MS | 8.5 mi. | 1,293 |
| 3. | Macedonia, AL | 12.1 mi. | 441 |
| 4. | Ethelsville, AL | 12.8 mi. | 51 |
| 5. | Caledonia, MS | 13.0 mi. | 1,414 |
| 6. | Artesia, MS | 15.0 mi. | 361 |
| 7. | West Point, MS | 15.9 mi. | 9,900 |
| 8. | Hamilton, MS | 16.5 mi. | 320 |
What is the population of Columbus, Mississippi?
Columbus has a population of about 23,348 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Columbus, Mississippi in?
Columbus is located in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
What is the median home value in Columbus, Mississippi?
The median home value in Columbus is about $125,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Columbus, Mississippi?
The median personal income in Columbus is about $25,659 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Columbus, Mississippi?
Since 1950, 41 tornadoes have been recorded in Lowndes County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Columbus, Mississippi?
Typical July highs run about 94 degrees and January lows about 36 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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