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Columbia, Mississippi, in Marion county, is 75 miles S of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 90 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city contains a population of approximately 6,603.
In Columbia, about 41% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Columbia.
The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Columbia had a median family income of $28,493.
Political donors in Columbia favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,200. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Columbia has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Columbia, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Columbia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Average Household Size | |  |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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