Demographics in Columbia, MS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Columbia?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

5,804

Male

2,531

43.6%

Female

3,273

56.4%

Median Age

39.6

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

56.6%

Black

40.9%

Hispanic

0.4%

Asian

0.1%

Two or More

1.5%

Other

1.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

8.5%

High School or Higher

28.8%

Foreign Born

0.3%

Veterans

5.0%

Married

32.8%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Columbia, MS has a population of 5,804 with a median age of 39.6. The racial makeup is 56.6% White, 0.4% Hispanic, 40.9% Black. About 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.3%.