Columbus AFB, MS Demographics

A map of Columbus AFB's Population by Race

Columbus AFB, Mississippi has an estimated population of 1,293, a large decrease from the 1,604 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.2% White, 12.6% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 3.9% Native American/Other, 3.8% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Columbus AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Columbus AFB has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Columbus AFB, that probability was 48.4% in 2020 and 44.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbus AFB is ranked the 171st most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Columbus AFB was ranked the 146th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbus AFB's White Population

946 residents of Columbus AFB, or 73.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbus AFB is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Columbus AFB ranks 140th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. White residents' share of Columbus AFB's population has increased from 70.3% to 73.2%.

Columbus AFB is more White than neighboring Columbus (29.7% White), Caledonia (70.1% White), and New Hope (67.8% White). Columbus AFB is less White than neighboring New Hamilton (78.8% White), and Hamilton (95.3% White).

Columbus AFB's Black Population

5 residents of Columbus AFB, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbus AFB is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Columbus AFB ranks 346th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus AFB's Black population has declined by an estimated 95.9%. Black residents' share of Columbus AFB's population has decreased from 7.5% to 0.4%.

Columbus AFB is less Black than neighboring New Hamilton (3.3% Black), Hamilton (3.4% Black), Columbus (64.4% Black), Caledonia (2.3% Black), and New Hope (25.8% Black).

Columbus AFB's Asian Population

49 residents of Columbus AFB, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbus AFB is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Columbus AFB ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Asian residents' share of Columbus AFB's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.8%.

Columbus AFB is more Asian than neighboring Hamilton (0% Asian), Columbus (1.6% Asian), Caledonia (0.1% Asian), and New Hope (0.1% Asian). Columbus AFB is less Asian than neighboring New Hamilton (17.9% Asian).

Columbus AFB's Hispanic Population

163 residents of Columbus AFB, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbus AFB is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Columbus AFB ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus AFB's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbus AFB's population has increased from 9.3% to 12.6%.

Columbus AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring New Hamilton (0% Hispanic), Hamilton (0% Hispanic), Columbus (2% Hispanic), Caledonia (11% Hispanic), and New Hope (2.2% Hispanic).

Columbus AFB's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Columbus AFB, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Columbus AFB is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbus AFB ranks 34th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus AFB's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 163.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbus AFB's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.9%.

Columbus AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Hamilton (0% Native American/Other), Hamilton (0% Native American/Other), Columbus (0.4% Native American/Other), and New Hope (0% Native American/Other). Columbus AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Caledonia (12.7% Native American/Other).

Columbus AFB's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Columbus AFB, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbus AFB is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Columbus AFB ranks 10th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbus AFB's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbus AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

Columbus AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring New Hamilton (0% Multiracial), Hamilton (1.3% Multiracial), Columbus (2% Multiracial), Caledonia (3.9% Multiracial), and New Hope (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.