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Columbia, MS
City in Marion County, Mississippi.
Population
6,632
Land area
11.2sq mi
People per sq mi
594
ZIP codes
0
Columbia and its ZIP codes
Columbia at a glance
- Columbia is about 9.5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 59th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $38,507 a year, 32% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,700 (22% below Mississippi) and median rent is $806 a month.
Local data for Columbia, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Columbia, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,507
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$131,700
Median rent
$806/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (671), German Americans (394), French Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Columbia.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,554
8,361 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,545
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $6,570 per person
How people get to work
Columbia, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Columbia, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
141
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
61.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Columbia, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.1%
U.S. 33.3% +12.8 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Columbia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FoxworthCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.8 |
| KokomoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| BassfieldTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| BaxtervilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| SumrallTown | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| Angie, LAVillage | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| TylertownTown | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| PrentissTown | 24 mi | 3 |
| PurvisCity | 25 mi | 4.2 |
| Varnado, LAVillage | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| West HattiesburgCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| Rawls SpringsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| Arnold LineCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| LumbertonCity | 26 mi | 7.1 |
| Silver CreekTown | 27 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbia, MS in?
- Columbia is in Marion County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Columbia, MS?
- About 6,632 people live in Columbia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbia?
- Nearby places include Foxworth (4.6 mi), Kokomo (12 mi), Bassfield (17 mi), Baxterville (18 mi), Sumrall (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023