Starkville gains population; Columbus loses

According to recent numbers released by the US Census Bureau, Starkville has almost pulled even with Columbus in population.

2008 estimates
Starkville city, Mississippi Mississippi 23,647
Columbus city, Mississippi Mississippi 24,012

2000 Census
Starkville city, Mississippi Mississippi 21,869
Columbus city, Mississippi Mississippi 25,944

Other cities of interest cited:

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Brandon city, Mississippi Mississippi 18615
Clinton city, Mississippi Mississippi 28287
Greenville city, Mississippi Mississippi 38938
Hattiesburg city, Mississippi Mississippi 47595
Horn Lake city, Mississippi Mississippi 21534
Meridian city, Mississippi Mississippi 36487
Olive Branch city, Mississippi Mississippi 29162
Pascagoula city, Mississippi Mississippi 21904
Pearl city, Mississippi Mississippi 23783
Ridgeland city, Mississippi Mississippi 23448
Southaven city, Mississippi Mississippi 42468
Tupelo city, Mississippi Mississippi 35957
Vicksburg city, Mississippi Mississippi 25227