Columbus, MS Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 68,323 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Columbus, MS Micro Area

What is the median household income in Columbus, MS Micro Area?: The median household income in Columbus, MS Micro Area is $51,587 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Columbus, MS Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Columbus, MS Micro Area is 15.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Columbus, MS Micro Area?: $138,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Columbus, MS Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Columbus, MS Micro Area is $887 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Columbus, MS Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 24.3% of adults in Columbus, MS Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

68,323

Median Income

$51,587

Median Home Value

$138,600

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

6.3%

Median Age

37.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$1,146 (+2.3%) Home Value: +$4,400 (+3.3%) Poverty Rate: -0.5 pp (-3.1%) Bachelor's+: +0.9 pp (+3.8%) Unemployment: -1.8 pp (-22.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 68,323

Median Age 37.0

Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 1.9% White (non-Hisp.) 46.1% Black 48.4% Asian 0.9% Two or More 2.9% Other 1.1%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Indian

0.3%

Filipino

0.2%

Chinese

0.1%

Vietnamese

0.1%

Japanese

0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,587 ±$3,925

Per Capita Income $77,387

Median Family Income $67,745

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Child Poverty Rate 23.6%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 15.8%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 22.3%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

9.1%

$10–15k

7.4%

$15–25k

12.3%

$25–35k

8.8%

$35–50k

11.7%

$50–75k

16.5%

$75–100k

12.1%

$100–150k

11.9%

$150–200k

5.6%

$200k+

4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 31,772

Owner-Occupied 64.2%

Renter-Occupied 35.8%

Vacancy Rate 16.2%

Median Home Value $138,600

Median Gross Rent $887

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.7%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.2%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

12.4%

$50–100k

23.7%

$100–200k

17.0%

$200–300k

19.2%

$300–500k

11.6%

$500k–$1M

3.0%

$1M+

0.5%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

13.5%

$500–1k

48.6%

$1–1.5k

30.8%

$1.5–2k

5.3%

$2–2.5k

1.6%

$2.5–3.5k

0.3%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

6.5%

1 vehicle

33.2%

2 vehicles

35.8%

24.6%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

69.2%

Single-fam. att.

1.6%

2–4 units

3.7%

5–19 units

5.5%

20+ units

1.6%

Mobile home

13.6%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

5.9%

1940–1969

2.1%

1970–1999

19.9%

2000–2009

12.0%

2010+

6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 86.9%

Bachelor's or Higher 24.3%

Graduate Degree 8.8%

Some College / Associate 20.2%

Less Than High School 4.2%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.8%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Work from Home 4.8%

Self-Employed 5.8%

Government Workers 18.3%

Private For-Profit 75.9%

Industry

Edu/Health

24.5%

Manufacturing

15.6%

Retail

12.7%

Transportation

8.2%

Arts/Entmt.

7.6%

Construction

6.3%

Prof. Services

5.7%

Finance

5.4%

Public Admin

4.9%

Agriculture

2.6%

Wholesale

1.8%

Information

0.4%

Occupation

Management

31.0%

Production

21.6%

Sales

19.9%

Food Prep

17.3%

Construction

10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.0 min

Drove Alone 86.9%

Carpool 6.1%

Public Transit 0.0%

Work from Home 4.8%

Walked 1.5%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 26,615

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 40.7%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 15.1%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.6%

5–9

6.3%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

7.1%

25–34

13.5%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

11.5%

55–64

6.3%

65–74

6.6%

75–84

10.2%

85+

5.1%

Under 18: 24.0% Working age (18–64): 76.0% 65 and over: 17.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.0%

Naturalized Citizen 48.7%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%

Foreign-Born Origin

Asia

43.1%

Latin America

26.2%

Europe

14.8%

Africa

12.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%

With a Disability 14.4%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 87.8%

Uninsured 12.2%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.8%

Has a Computer 89.3%

Same House 1 Year Ago 87.3%

Moved from Abroad 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023