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Population:23,309
Pop. Change:-10%
State: Mississippi
Metro Area: Columbus Metro Area
County: Lowndes County
City:Columbus
Zip Code:39702, 39701, ... 6 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Columbus, Mississippi

As of 2011, Columbus's population is 23,309 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -10.10 percent.

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The median home cost in Columbus is $84,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.94 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Columbus's cost of living is 16.50% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Columbus public schools spend $4,116 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.7 students per teacher in Columbus.

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The unemployment rate in Columbus is 17.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Columbus jobs have Decreased by 1.04 percent.

Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Columbus's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes