Columbia
City in Marion County, Mississippi
Columbia is a city in Marion County, Mississippi, with 5,864 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 148 ft (45 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Foxworth, 4.0 miles W.
- 5,864residents (2020 Census)
- 148 ftelevation · 45 m
- 11.1 sq miland area · 28.8 km²
- 528 / sq mipopulation density
- 39429ZIP code
About Columbia
Columbia is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Mississippi, United States. Formed six years before Mississippi was admitted to statehood, Columbia was named for Columbia, South Carolina, from which many of the early settlers had migrated. The population was 5,864 as of the 2020 census, down from 6,582 in 2010.
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Living in Columbia
- Median household income
- $38,507
- Median home value
- $131,700
- Median rent
- $806/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Columbia had 5,864 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,864 |
|---|---|
| Density | 528 per sq mi (204 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbia at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,864 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.11 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2586° N, 89.8187° W |
| ZIP code | 39429 |
| Official website | cityofcolumbiams.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2815340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbia
- Foxworth4.0 mi W
- Kokomo11.2 mi W
- Bassfield17.0 mi N
- Baxterville17.9 mi SE
- Sumrall19.7 mi NE
- Angie, LA20.5 mi S
- Tylertown21.6 mi SW
- Prentiss23.8 mi N
- Oak Grove23.9 mi E
- Varnado, LA25.1 mi S
- Purvis25.6 mi E
- Silver Creek26.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia
What county is Columbia in?
Columbia is in Marion County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Columbia, MS?
5,864 people lived in Columbia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbia, MS?
The ZIP code of Columbia is 39429.
What is the elevation of Columbia?
148 feet (45 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbia?
Foxworth (4.0 mi), Kokomo (11.2 mi), Bassfield (17.0 mi), Baxterville (17.9 mi), Sumrall (19.7 mi).
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