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Columbus City HALL, Lowndes County
| Columbus City Hall's address | Columbus Columbus Municipal Building P.O. Box 1408 Columbus MS 39703 United States | |
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| Phone number of Columbus City Hall | +1 662-328-7021 | |
| Columbus, MS email | Not available | |
| Columbus official website | thecityofcolumbus.ms.gov/Pages/default.aspx | |
| Mayor of Columbus | Keith Gaskin | |
| Lowndes County, Mississippi: Vital Records | Columbus vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Mississippi birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus MS in?Columbus, MS is located in Lowndes County, in the state of Mississippi. |
Who is the mayor of Columbus, MS?The current mayor of Columbus is Keith Gaskin. |
How do I contact Columbus Town Hall?You can call Columbus Town Hall at (662) 328-7021. The office is located at P.O. Box 1408, Columbus MS 39703. |
What is the ZIP code of Columbus, MS?The ZIP codes of Columbus are 39701, 39705. |
Columbus administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes - other counties in Mississippi |
Columbus building department, MS
If you are planning a construction or remodeling project in Columbus, MS, you'll need to obtain the necessary permits to ensure your plans align with local building codes and regulations. The process for securing these permits starts at the Building Department, located at City Hall. To ensure a smooth application process, it's advisable to contact the office directly to gather detailed information on the associated costs and anticipated processing times, as these can vary. This proactive approach will help you stay informed and prepared as you advance with your construction endeavors.
| Office | Columbus Building Department |
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| City | Columbus |
| State | Mississippi |
| Address | 523 Main Street, Columbus, MS 39701 |
| Phone | 662-244-3500 |
| Website | https://www.thecityofcolumbusms.org |
Demography of Columbus
| Name of Columbus inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 24 084 inhabitants (2020) | 18 / 1 763 | ||
| Population density in Columbus | 1 059,8 pop/sq mi (409,2 pop/km²) | |||
Columbus City (MS) statistics
| Columbus MS Median household income | $38,092 |
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| Columbus MS Poverty rate | 30.0% |
| Columbus MS Unemployment rate | 6.1% |
| Columbus MS Educational attainment | 77.5% |
Air quality
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List of Passport Facilities in Columbus, MS
Where to apply for a passport in Columbus, MS? There are 2 passport offices in Columbus, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| CLERK OF CHANCERY COURT LOWNDES COUNTY | 515 2ND AVE N | 6623295800 |
| COLUMBUS MAIN POST OFFICE | 3202 BLUECUTT ROAD | 6622450247 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Columbus
There are 19 bank branches in Columbus.
BankFirst Financial Services is the most popular bank in Columbus with 3 branch offices, followed by Regions Bank with 3 branch offices and then Trustmark National Bank with 3 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Columbus:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| BankFirst Financial Services | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Trustmark National Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BancorpSouth Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Cadence Bank, N.A. | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Renasant Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Citizens National Bank of Meridian | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of Commerce | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
Columbus administrative numbers
| Columbus City code | 2815380 |
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| Columbus town phone area code | 662 |
| Columbus City postcode | 39701, 39705 |
Transportation modes in Columbus
| Airport | Columbus-Lowndes County Airport 3.2 miles Columbus Air Force Base 10 miles Golden Triangle Regional Airport 10.8 miles |
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Columbus territory
| Columbus area | 22,73 sq mi (58,86 km²) |
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| Columbus altitude | 217 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 33.5017 Longitude: -88.415 Latitude: 33° 30' 6'' North Longitude: 88° 24' 54'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Namesake of Columbus |
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| Natural parks | Columbus isn't part of a natural park |
What is Columbus close to?
| Nearby cities include: Ethelsville, Caledonia, Artesia and West Point | ||
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| West Point | Caledonia | Caledonia |
| Artesia |  | Ethelsville |
| Artesia | Ethelsville | Ethelsville |
| Ethelsville 13.1 miles | Caledonia 13.2 miles | Artesia 14.6 miles |
| West Point 15.6 miles | Crawford 18.8 miles | Millport 19.4 miles |
| Pickensville 20.2 miles | Brooksville 21.3 miles | Aberdeen 23.6 miles |
| Starkville 24.4 miles | Vernon 24.5 miles | Reform 24.6 miles |
| Carrollton 25.1 miles | Kennedy 25.2 miles | Memphis 26.4 miles |
| Macon 28 miles | Gattman 28 miles | McMullen 28.4 miles |
| Belk 29.7 miles | Aliceville 30.4 miles | |
Distance to Major Cities in Mississippi
| Jackson : 132 miles | Gulfport : 218 miles | Southaven : 137 miles |
| Biloxi : 216 miles | Hattiesburg : 160 miles | Olive Branch : 130 miles |
| Tupelo : 55 miles closest | Meridian : 80 miles | Greenville : 152 miles |
| Clinton : 138 miles | Madison : 122 miles | Pearl : 130 miles |
| Horn Lake : 137 miles | Oxford : 87 miles | Brandon : 125 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Elementary schools in Columbus
Cook Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 610
Fairview Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 282
Franklin Academy
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 345
New Hope Elementary School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1129
Sale Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 384
Stokes Beard Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 445
West Lowndes Elementary
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 291
Middle schools in Columbus
Columbus Middle School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 844
New Hope Middle School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 608
High schools in Columbus
Columbus High School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1091
Middle School School For Math And Science
Lowest grade : 11, Highest grade : 12Students : 236
New Hope High School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 735
West Lowndes High School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 209
Private schools in Columbus
Annunciation Catholic School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 202