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Columbia, Mississippi

Introduction to Columbia, Mississippi

Columbia, Mississippi, in Marion county, is 75 miles S of Jackson, Mississippi and 90 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city’s population is approximately 6,603.

Columbia History

Columbia was first settled in by Europeans in the early 1800s by John and William Lot. It was originally named Lott's Bluff. It was incorporated on June 25, 1819, when it adopted its current name. Columbia is the fourth oldest municipality of Mississippi. In November, 1821, it became the temporary capital of the state, which it held the title of until 1822.

Columbia and nearby Attractions

  • Columbia Water Park
  • Westerfield Little League Ball Park
  • Columbia Country Club
  • Paul B. Johnson State Park
  • Percy Quin State Park

Things To Do In Columbia

The Columbia Country Club is also apt for the golf lovers. The Columbia Valley Methodist Church, North Columbia Baptist Church, Columbia Presbyterian Church and North Columbia Church of God are some of the local churches. The city also hosts the Legends of Bluegrass and Country Music Festival every year.

Columbia Transportation

Jackson International is the nearest major airport.

Columbia Higher Education

The University of Southern Mississippi, Jones County Junior College and Pearl River Community College provide higher educational facilities.

High Points

Columbia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyColumbia Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Columbia Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 10%Columbia Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Columbia, MS

Comparing Columbia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population84
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Male Share of the Population37
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work710
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes105
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime23

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