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Columbia had 6,632 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. For Columbia, median household income was US$38,507 a year in July 2026. There were 14 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0722 sources

Population6,525people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,970EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent708.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate8.29%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,948incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 86% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean6.53µg/m³country median 7.0 — 7% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 81% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 66% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Columbia?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Columbia.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$806 per month, while the median home value was US$131,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 63.4%, and the vacancy rate was 19% in July 2026. 44.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Columbia recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$806/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent44.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)18.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)672.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent708.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes179 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Columbia a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 45–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student57%strong on education, weak on work · range 47–67%
Family65%strong on family, weak on cost · range 56–74%
Retirement58%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 48–68%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 11 of 6,525 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Columbia is 8.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income38,507 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband60.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription83.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet9.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,970 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,837 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate8.29 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Columbia?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,837 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,510of €2,265 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,265
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €673
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,510
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Columbia Salary needed to live in Columbia

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Columbia. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Columbia. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher82.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools11 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents26.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents14 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,117 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Columbia when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesColumbia highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Columbia highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Columbia4,003
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,948 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City12Official
Recorded violent crimes12 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.29 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportBXA3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport49 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Columbia. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Columbia.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Columbia is 6.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.53 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 15.5 · Feb 17.83 · Mar 21.83 · Apr 25.28 · May 29.22 · Jun 32.22 · Jul 33.11 · Aug 33.22 · Sep 31.17 · Oct 26.5 · Nov 20.61 · Dec 16.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00221865 (COLUMBIA)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.11 · Feb 5.28 · Mar 8.83 · Apr 12.56 · May 17.33 · Jun 21.22 · Jul 22.44 · Aug 22.22 · Sep 19.56 · Oct 13.11 · Nov 7.06 · Dec 4.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00221865 (COLUMBIA)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 9.33 · Feb 11.56 · Mar 15.33 · Apr 18.94 · May 23.28 · Jun 26.72 · Jul 27.78 · Aug 27.72 · Sep 25.39 · Oct 19.83 · Nov 13.83 · Dec 10.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 165.6 · Feb 132.3 · Mar 145.3 · Apr 132.6 · May 110.5 · Jun 146.6 · Jul 153.7 · Aug 153.4 · Sep 91.44 · Oct 95.25 · Nov 98.04 · Dec 147.1 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00221865 (COLUMBIA)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading32.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean10.11 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,148 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.52 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature21.58 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature13.78 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±1.2 °C. Elsewhere: Amagasaki (Japan) ±3.0 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±3.0 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±3.0 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±3.0 °C, Hirakata (Japan) ±3.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.166 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents11 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density225.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population6,525 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value131,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes63.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate44.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad0.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.83 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage66.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance11.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher14.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available86.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,036 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans75.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Columbia

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Columbia as a Columbia alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 549 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 3.0% Columbia vs 0.2% Columbia+1683%
  • Residents: 50,072 Columbia vs 6,525 Columbia+667%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,011 Columbia vs €1,970 Columbia+53%
  • Unemployment: 2.6% Columbia vs 8.3% Columbia−68%
  • Nearest airport: 15.0 km Columbia vs 49.0 km Columbia−69%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,723 Columbia vs €2,837 Columbiano percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,060 (2024) Columbia vs 2,948 (2025) Columbiano percentage
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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Columbia?

The median gross salary is 2,837 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Columbia?

The unemployment rate is 8.29 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Columbia?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.53 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Columbia?

Police recorded 2,948 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Columbia?

The published population is 6,525 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Columbia?

11 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Columbia a good place to live?

Columbia may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Columbia (Mississippi), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 842f352b6067a9ac5f999c90ea181efc]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/columbia-ms/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Columbia (Mississippi), United States: population, rent},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {842f352b6067a9ac5f999c90ea181efc},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00221865 (COLUMBIA) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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