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 205 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.4957,-88.4273 |
| Altitude | 217 feet / 66 meters |
| Capital city | Columbus is capital of Lowndes County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1821 (205 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:43:09 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 348 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Columbus is located at 33°29'44"N 88°25'38"W (33.4956700, -88.4272600).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Columbus, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176035 | Mississippi University for Women | Columbus (MS) | 39701 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Columbus, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCL | Tuscaloosa | 2105 Greensboro Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Columbus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbu Post Office | Columbus (MS) | 39701 |
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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