Columbus
City in Lowndes County, Mississippi
Columbus is a city in Lowndes County, Mississippi, with 24,084 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 217 ft (66 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Hope, 5.1 miles SE.
- 24,084residents (2020 Census)
- 217 ftelevation · 66 m
- 25.0 sq miland area · 64.8 km²
- 963 / sq mipopulation density
- 39705ZIP code
About Columbus
Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States. It lies in the eastern region of the state along the Tombigbee River and Tennessee–Tombigbee Waterway, approximately 146 miles (235 km) northeast of Jackson, 92 miles (148 km) north of Meridian, 63 miles (101 km) south of Tupelo, 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and 120 miles (193 km) west of Birmingham, Alabama.
Columbus had a population of 24,084 as of the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Columbus micropolitan statistical area, consisting solely of Lowndes County, which is part of the larger Starkville–Columbus combined statistical area. Columbus is also part of the area of Mississippi called the Golden Triangle. Schools in the city include Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
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Living in Columbus
- Median household income
- $42,235
- Median home value
- $125,700
- Median rent
- $897/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Columbus had 24,084 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,084 |
|---|---|
| Density | 963 per sq mi (372 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Lowndes County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 24,084 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.02 sq mi (64.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5082° N, 88.4071° W |
| ZIP code | 39705 |
| Official website | thecityofcolumbusms.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2815380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus
- New Hope5.1 mi SE
- Columbus AFB8.5 mi N
- Macedonia, AL12.1 mi SE
- Ethelsville, AL12.8 mi SE
- Caledonia13.0 mi N
- Artesia15.0 mi SW
- West Point15.9 mi NW
- Hamilton16.5 mi N
- New Hamilton16.6 mi N
- Millport, AL19.0 mi E
- Crawford19.0 mi SW
- Pickensville, AL20.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus in?
Columbus is in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Columbus, MS?
24,084 people lived in Columbus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus, MS?
The ZIP code of Columbus is 39705.
What is the elevation of Columbus?
217 feet (66 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus?
New Hope (5.1 mi), Columbus AFB (8.5 mi), Macedonia (12.1 mi), Ethelsville (12.8 mi), Caledonia (13.0 mi).
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