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Columbus, Mississippi, in Lowndes county, is 53 miles W of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 147 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 25,944 residents.
In Columbus, about 40% of adults are married. Columbus somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in the city than is typical.
In 2000, Columbus had a median family income of $32,596. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Columbus.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($11,565) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Columbus. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Columbus was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Columbus, 92% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Columbus let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Columbus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Columbus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Columbus colleges • Columbus travel • Columbus mortgages and property.
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