Columbus AFB, MS Profile: Facts & Data

The Columbus Air Force Base CDP⁽¹⁾ had a population of 1,564 as of July 1, 2024. Columbus AFB ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Mississippi. See peer rankings below.

The Columbus Air Force Base Census Designated Place has a M2 Census Class Code which indicates a military or other defense installation entirely within a census designated place. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

Columbus AFB, MS Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	1,564 (100%)
Population in Households	1,193 (76.3%)
Population in Families	892 (57.0%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	371 (23.7%)
Population Density	1,022
Diversity Index²	55


INCOME
Median Household Income	$65,143
Average Household Income	$73,227
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	0%
Per Capita Income	$25,603
Wealth Index⁵	34
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	High (76.5)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	837 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	10 ( 1.2%)
Renter Occupied HU	480 (57.3%)
Vacant Housing Units	347 (41.5%)
Median Home Value	$0
Average Home Value	$0
Housing Affordability Index³	0

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	490
Average Household Size	2.43
Family Households	299
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Columbus AFB, MS - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Columbus AFB to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	-0.59%	-0.49%
Households	-0.57%	-0.49%
Families		-0.47%
Median Household Income		2.56%
Per Capita Income		2.27%
Owner Occupied HU		1.92%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 146	66th
Population Density	# 57	87th
Median Household Income	# 68	84th
Housing Affordability Index	# 20	5th
Per Capita Income	# 214	50th
Diversity Index	# 111	74th

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Columbus AFB, MS Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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