| Place Name | Columbus |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 39701 39702 39705 |
| County | Lowndes County |
| Area Code(s) | 662 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 23,604 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 1.88% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 62.15% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Columbus, MS |
| US Congressional District(s) | Mississippi 1st |
| State House Districts | 37,39,41 |
| State Senate Districts | 16,17 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 35.82% |
| African American | 62.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0.58% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.38% |