Living in Columbus AFB, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Columbus AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Columbus AFB has 1,293 residents with a median age of 25.3. The median household income is $69,539 (23% higher than the Mississippi median), the median rent is $1,500/month.
Columbus AFB is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Columbus AFB at a glance
- Population
- 1,293
- Median age
- 25.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $69,539State: $56,447
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.3%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Columbus AFB a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Columbus AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Columbus AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Columbus AFB median household income
The median household income in Columbus AFB is $69,539 and the income per person is $34,000. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Columbus AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 583
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 16.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.45
Columbus AFB demographics
- Population
- 1,293
- Median age
- 25.3
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 485
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 29%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Columbus AFB ›
Education in Columbus AFB
72.3% of adults 25 and older in Columbus AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Columbus AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Columbus AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus AFB | 1,293 | $69,539 | — | $1,500 |
| Caledonia | 1,414 | $82,806 | $203,300 | $1,042 |
| Columbus | 23,348 | $42,235 | $125,700 | $897 |
| West Point | 9,900 | $38,064 | $153,900 | $746 |
| New Hope | 3,952 | $79,577 | $238,200 | $989 |
| Aberdeen | 4,890 | $33,285 | $87,600 | $727 |
| Artesia | 361 | $19,620 | $101,800 | $397 |
| Macedonia | 441 | $31,453 | $110,800 | — |
| Vernon | 1,714 | $27,967 | $103,800 | $530 |
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What is the median household income in Columbus AFB, MS?
The median household income in Columbus AFB is $69,539, 23% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Columbus AFB?
The median gross rent in Columbus AFB is $1,500 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Columbus AFB, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Columbus AFB?
The median age in Columbus AFB is 25.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Columbus AFB?
The average commute to work in Columbus AFB is 12 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Columbus AFB?
The unemployment rate in Columbus AFB is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Columbus AFB?
72.3% of adults in Columbus AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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