City

Bogue Chitto, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,460Population
💰$58,208Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$138,400Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.1%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 17.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.2%Race
White80.1%
Hispanic0.4%
Black17.8%
Asian0.6%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
14%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate1,326 (35.8%)
Some College457 (12.3%)
Associates554 (15%)
Bachelors457 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree907 (24.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
HS Grad35.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,208 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$138,400 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units2,980
Vacant Units521

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Bogue Chitto, MS

Bogue Chitto is a city in Mississippi, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,460 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Bogue Chitto is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,208 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bogue Chitto is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bogue Chitto is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.05%).

Bogue Chitto, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Bogue Chitto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39629 6,460 $58,208 $138,400 $800 2.5% 36.9% 78.6%