Information on Columbia, Marion County
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Welcome to our dedicated page for Columbia, located in the state of Mississippi, Marion County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.
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Columbia town HALL, Marion County
| Columbia town Hall's address | Columbia Columbia Municipal Building 201 Second Street Columbia MS 39429 United States | |
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| Phone number of Columbia town Hall | +1 601-736-8201 | |
| Columbia, MS email | Not available | |
| Columbia official website | cityofcolumbiams.com | |
| Mayor of Columbia | Justin McKenzie | |
| Marion County, Mississippi: Vital Records | Columbia vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Mississippi birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Columbia
What county is Columbia MS in?Columbia, MS is located in Marion County |
Where is Columbia, Mississippi ?Columbia is located in Marion County in the southern part of the United States. Situated in Mississippi, it lies approximately 80 miles southeast of Jackson, the state capital, and around 30 miles west of Hattiesburg. The city is also near the Pearl River, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. |
What is the cost of living in Columbia MS ?The cost of living in Columbia, Mississippi (Marion County) is relatively low. Housing costs average around $85,000, while monthly transportation expenses can be about $200. Groceries are also affordable, averaging around $300 per month for a typical household. Overall, Columbia offers an economical lifestyle compared to many other regions. |
Columbia administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Mississippi |
| County | Marion - other counties in Mississippi |
Columbia building department, MS
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Columbia's town hall or Marion County authorities directly. |
Demography of Columbia
| Name of Columbia inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 5 864 inhabitants (2020) | 56 / 4 782 | ||
| Population density in Columbia | Not available | |||
Columbia (MS) statistics
| Columbia MS Median household income | $25,741 |
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| Columbia MS Poverty rate | 41.1% |
| Columbia MS Unemployment rate | 9.3% |
| Columbia MS Educational attainment | 80.3% |
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List of Passport Facilities in Columbia, MS
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| COLUMBIA POST OFFICE | 815 MAIN ST | 6017364653 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Columbia
There are 7 bank branches in Columbia.
Citizens Bank is the most popular bank in Columbia with 2 branch offices, followed by First Southern Bank with 2 branch offices and then Trustmark National Bank with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Columbia:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Citizens Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Southern Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Trustmark National Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Columbia administrative numbers
| Columbia town code | 2815340 |
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| Columbia town phone area code | 601 |
| Columbia town postcode | 39429 |
Transportation modes in Columbia
| Airport | George R. Carr Memorial Air Field 30.7 miles Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport 32.5 miles Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport 34.1 miles |
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Columbia territory
| Columbia area | Not available |
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| Columbia altitude | 148 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 31.2567 Longitude: -89.8289 Latitude: 31° 15' 24'' North Longitude: 89° 49' 44'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Natural parks | Columbia isn't part of a natural park |
What is Columbia close to?
| Nearby cities include: Bassfield, Sumrall, Angie and Tylertown | ||
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| Prentiss | Bassfield | Bassfield |
| Tylertown |  | Bassfield |
| Tylertown | Angie | Angie |
| Bassfield 17.2 miles | Sumrall 20.1 miles | Angie 20.5 miles |
| Tylertown 21.2 miles | Prentiss 23.7 miles | Varnado 25 miles |
| Purvis 26.2 miles | Silver Creek 26.2 miles | Monticello 26.6 miles |
| Lumberton 27.7 miles | Seminary 28.7 miles | Hattiesburg 30.3 miles |
| Collins 31.1 miles | ||
Distance between Columbia and other main cities and towns
| New York City : 1098 miles | Los Angeles : 1661 miles | Chicago : 745 miles |
| Houston : 347 miles closest | Phoenix : 1306 miles | Philadelphia : 1019 miles |
| San Antonio : 533 miles | San Diego : 1603 miles | Dallas : 423 miles |
| San Jose : 1871 miles | Fort Worth : 452 miles | Austin : 475 miles |
| Jacksonville : 489 miles | Columbus : 769 miles | Indianapolis : 624 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Elementary schools in Columbia
Columbia Elementary School
District of Columbia School DistrictLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 282
Columbia Primary School
District of Columbia School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 3
Students : 584
East Marion Elementary School
District of Marion County School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 422
Middle schools in Columbia
Jefferson Middle School
District of Columbia School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 376
High schools in Columbia
Columbia High School
District of Columbia School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 459
East Marion High School
District of Marion County School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 323
Private schools in Columbia
Columbia Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 595