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Columbus city, MS

ZIP 39702 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 39702

39702 has a population of 23,536 with a median age of 37.2 yrs (46.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
45.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Black
52.2%+321% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.6%-92% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.6%+17% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.1%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
16.2%-0% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.0%-1% vs US avg
x
High school
35.0%+34% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.3%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.4%-14% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.1%+10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.6%+142% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.6%+80% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.0%+865% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 39702

Poverty Rate
14.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.6%+142% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.6%+80% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.6%+45% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
56.0%+865% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population23,536
Median age37.2
Poverty rate14.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White45.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Black52.2%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born33.6%