Columbia, MS Demographics

A map of Columbia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,950	3,042	59.6%	51.9%
Black	2,376	2,483	35.8%	42.3%
Multiracial	126	147	1.9%	2.5%
Hispanic	112	144	1.7%	2.5%
Native American/Other	68	22	1.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	26	0.0%	0.4%

Columbia, Mississippi has an estimated population of 6,632, a large increase from the 5,864 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.6% White, 35.8% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Columbia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Columbia has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Columbia, that probability was 55.0% in 2020 and 51.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbia is ranked the 59th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Columbia was ranked the 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbia's White Population

3,950 residents of Columbia, or 59.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbia is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Columbia ranks 226th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's White population has grown by an estimated 29.8%. White residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 51.9% to 59.6%.

Columbia is more White than neighboring Foxworth (25.2% White), Kokomo (16.9% White), Bassfield (56.1% White), and Angie (32.6% White). Columbia is less White than neighboring Baxterville (100% White).

Columbia's Black Population

2,376 residents of Columbia, or 35.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Columbia ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Black residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 42.3% to 35.8%.

Columbia is more Black than neighboring Bassfield (29.1% Black), and Baxterville (0% Black). Columbia is less Black than neighboring Foxworth (59.2% Black), Kokomo (83.1% Black), and Angie (43.8% Black).

Columbia's Asian Population

0 residents of Columbia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Columbia ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Columbia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Columbia's Hispanic Population

112 residents of Columbia, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Columbia ranks 171st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.7%.

Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Foxworth (0% Hispanic), Kokomo (0% Hispanic), and Baxterville (0% Hispanic). Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring Bassfield (10.7% Hispanic), and Angie (10.2% Hispanic).

Columbia's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Columbia, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbia ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 209.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbia's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Foxworth (0% Native American/Other), Kokomo (0% Native American/Other), Bassfield (0% Native American/Other), Angie (0% Native American/Other), and Baxterville (0% Native American/Other).

Columbia's Multiracial Population

126 residents of Columbia, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Columbia ranks 213th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbia's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.9%.

Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Kokomo (0% Multiracial), and Baxterville (0% Multiracial). Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Foxworth (15.6% Multiracial), Bassfield (4.1% Multiracial), and Angie (13.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.