Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus: County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States
About
Columbus is a city located in the county of Lowndes in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,640 and a population density of 353 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,307 inhabitants.
The city was created 203 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Columbus
| Population : | 23,307 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Lowndes County |
| Different from : | Columbia |
| Postal code : | 39701–39705 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 66.96 km2 |
| Altitude : | 217 feet / 66 meters |
| Capital city : | Columbus is capital of Lowndes County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1821 (203 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:55:32 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 348 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Columbus is located at 33°29'44"N 88°25'38"W (33.4956700, -88.4272600).
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Official website of Columbus
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Columbus decreased by 1.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,640 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,052 | 5.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,924 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,835 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,639 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,546 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,371 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,136 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,782 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,573 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,307 | -1.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 1,257,584 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 1,202,384 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 1,274,395 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 1,202,362 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 75.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 13.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 54,362 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 544,669 |
Columbus zip code is 39701.
County name: Lowndes, County
fips: 28087
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 544,669 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $242,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,670 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $639 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,080 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 2,475 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 504,585 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,567,342 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,835,571 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,446,300 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 20,886,174 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,111 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $79,698 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $44,629 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 39,188 |
| 2019 total employment : | 721,092 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 44,480,835 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 118,561 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 138,132 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77,524 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47,453 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 25,292 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 108,781 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,021 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 122,863 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,385.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 867.66 |
People born in Columbus (52)
People born in Columbus, including playwright Tennessee Williams, Confederate Army soldier Jacob M. Dickinson, musician and singer Andrew Wood, .
List
- James E. Darnell (American biologist) he was born in 09/09/1930
- Henry Armstrong (American boxer) he was born in 12/12/1912
- Leslie Frazier (American football player and coach) he was born in 03/04/1959
- Sedric Toney (American basketball player) he was born in 13/04/1962
- William S. Barry (American politician (1821-1868)) he was born in 10/12/1821
- Samuel Andrew Witherspoon (American politician) he was born in 04/05/1855
- Red Barber (American radio broadcaster, television broadcaster, sportscaster) he was born in 17/02/1908
- Darryl Wilson (American basketball player) he was born in 24/05/1974
- DeWitt Menyard (American basketball player) he was born in 24/05/1944
- Jarvis Gunter (American basketball player) he was born in 08/04/1985
- Arthur Cyprian Harper (American politician) he was born in 01/12/1866
- Billy Brewer (American football player and coach (1935-2018)) he was born in 08/10/1934
- Bobby Richards (American football player) he was born in 02/10/1938
- Charles Fredericks (American actor (1918-1970)) he was born in 05/09/1918
- Doughboy Beatz (Record Producer) he was born in 01/09/1989
- Elbert Drungo (American football player (1943-2014)) he was born in 30/04/1943
- Guy M. Townsend (United States general) he was born in 25/10/1920
- Homer Brewer (American football player) he was born in 08/11/1934
Schools in Columbus
College & universities near Columbus, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176035 | Mississippi University for Women | Columbus (MS) | 39701 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Columbus, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCL | Tuscaloosa | 2105 Greensboro Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Columbus
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbu Post Office | Columbus (MS) | 39701 |
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- Columbus , Ohio The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area. It is located in central Ohio. Columbus is a major center for education and is home to Ohio State University with a population of 884,356 people.
- Columbus , Georgia The second most populous city in Georgia. It is located in the central part of the state. Columbus is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Columbus Museum and the Riverwalk. with a population of 196,442 people.
- Columbus , Indiana The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It is located in the central part of the state. Columbus is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bartholomew County Historical Society and the Columbus Museum. with a population of 48,445 people.
- Columbus , Minnesota city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 4,211 people.
- Columbus , Michigan township in St. Clair County, Michigan with a population of 4,038 people.
- Columbus , Texas city in Colorado County, Texas, United States with a population of 3,699 people.
- Columbus , Kansas city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States with a population of 3,006 people.
- Columbus , Nebraska city in Platte County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 2,923 people.
- Columbus , Montana town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States with a population of 2,117 people.
- Columbus , Pennsylvania census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,899 people.
- Columbus , New Mexico village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States with a population of 1,622 people.
- Columbus , North Carolina town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 1,007 people.
- Columbus , New York town in Chenango County, New York, United States with a population of 922 people.
- Columbus , Wisconsin city in Columbia and Dodge counties in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 652 people.
- Columbus , Kentucky city in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 150 people.
- Columbus , North Dakota city in Burke County, North Dakota, United States with a population of 139 people.
- Columbus , Illinois village in Adams County, Illinois, United States with a population of 96 people.
Other cities in Lowndes County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lowndes County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Caledonia | 1,048 | City in Mississippi, United States of America |
| Crawford | 655 | Town in Lowndes County, Mississippi |
| Artesia | 420 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Columbus distances to largest Mississippi cities
