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Columbus city, Mississippi

Official LSAD Designation: Columbus city • Census GEOID: 2815380 • Lowndes County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Columbus city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $42,235 ±$6,142
Per Capita Income $28,243 ±$2,870
Poverty Rate 21.3% ±4.3%
Population Below Poverty Level 4,698 ±943
Unemployment Rate 8.7% ±3.5%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 9,279 ±676
Broadband Internet Rate 82.4% ±3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).