Demographics in Columbus, MS

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

Where is Columbus?

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Population

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

Total Population

23,616

Male

10,703

45.3%

Female

12,913

54.7%

Median Age

39.6

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

31.7%

Black

63.4%

Hispanic

2.1%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More

2.6%

Other

1.0%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

17.6%

High School or Higher

38.7%

Foreign Born

2.0%

Veterans

6.3%

Married

27.4%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

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

Columbus, MS has a population of 23,616 with a median age of 39.6. The racial makeup is 31.7% White, 2.1% Hispanic, 63.4% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.0%.