Columbia, MS Demographics
A map of Columbia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,042 | 51.9% |
Black | 2,483 | 42.3% |
Multiracial | 147 | 2.5% |
Hispanic | 144 | 2.5% |
Asian | 26 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 22 | 0.4% |
Columbia, Mississippi had a population of 5,864 in 2020. It was 51.9% White, 42.3% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Columbia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Columbia is the 62nd most populous. 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's White Population
3,042 residents of Columbia identify as White, or 51.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Columbia is ranked #226 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more White than neighboring Bassfield (45.3% White). Columbia is less White than neighboring Foxworth (61.6% White), Kokomo (73.3% White), Angie (63.6% White), and Baxterville (94.8% White).
Columbia's Black Population
2,483 residents of Columbia identify as Black, or 42.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Columbia slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Columbia is ranked #192 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Black than neighboring Foxworth (31.2% Black), Kokomo (23.3% Black), Angie (31.4% Black), and Baxterville (0.7% Black). Columbia is less Black than neighboring Bassfield (47.9% Black).
Columbia's Asian Population
26 residents of Columbia identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Columbia is ranked #133 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Asian than neighboring Foxworth (0.2% Asian), Kokomo (0% Asian), Bassfield (0% Asian), Angie (0% Asian), and Baxterville (0% Asian).
Columbia's Hispanic Population
144 residents of Columbia identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Columbia is ranked #167 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Hispanic than neighboring Foxworth (2.3% Hispanic), Kokomo (1.3% Hispanic), and Baxterville (1.5% Hispanic). Columbia is less Hispanic than neighboring Bassfield (3.1% Hispanic), and Angie (2.7% Hispanic).
Columbia's Native American/Other Population
22 residents of Columbia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Columbia is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kokomo (0% Native American/Other), and Angie (0% Native American/Other). Columbia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Foxworth (0.8% Native American/Other), Bassfield (0.5% Native American/Other), and Baxterville (0.7% Native American/Other).
Columbia's Multiracial Population
147 residents of Columbia identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Columbia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Columbia is ranked #207 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Columbia is more Multiracial than neighboring Kokomo (2% Multiracial), Angie (2.3% Multiracial), and Baxterville (2.2% Multiracial). Columbia is less Multiracial than neighboring Foxworth (4% Multiracial), and Bassfield (3.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.