Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Columbus, MS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$869
Population
21,980
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Delight in the small-town feel of this historic city
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Nestled alongside the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Columbus is the hometown of the legendary playwright Tennessee Williams. Anchored in a rich history, Columbus touts a bevy of grand antebellum homes and a vibrant historic downtown. The Mississippi University for Women, the country’s first public college for women, is also located in Columbus.
Known as “the City that has it all,” Columbus offers residents access to an array of community festivals and events throughout the year in addition to numerous top-notch restaurants, specialty shops, and exceptional recreational opportunities at Columbus Propst Park, Lee Park, Lion Hills Center and Golf Club, and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Convenience to the Columbus Air Force Base and U.S. 45 affords many residents easy commutes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,782
Average: $58,439
Education
4,536
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,934
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Columbus has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbus, MS is $869 for one bedroom, $931 for two bedrooms, and $1,305 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbus has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$869/month
637 Sq Ft
House
$1,412/month
1,374 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Columbus, MS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
244 Students
Sale Elementary International Studies Magnet School
Public
Grades PK-5
290 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,191 Students
Stokes Beard Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
369 Students
West Lowndes Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
276 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
604 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
206 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
632 Students
Public
Grades K-8
319 Students
Mississippi School for Math and Science
Public
Grades 9-12
240 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
807 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
206 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
865 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Plymouth Bluff Center
- Lake Lowndes State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Golden Triangle Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.