City

Mound Bayou, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Bolivar County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,098Population
💰$32,105Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$78,800Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 99.1%Other: 0.5%Race
Hispanic0.4%
Black99.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty45.6% ▲ 356% above avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (3.2%)
HS Graduate277 (21.9%)
Some College153 (12.1%)
Associates264 (20.9%)
Bachelors231 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree299 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 21.9%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad21.9%
Some College12.1%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.2%Renter: 57.8%Tenure
Owner42.2%
Renter57.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,105 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$78,800 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$572/mo
Total Housing Units980
Vacant Units174

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
36%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
51%
About Mound Bayou, MS

Mound Bayou is a city in Mississippi, located in Bolivar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,098 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Mound Bayou is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,105 is well below the national average. Approximately 45.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mound Bayou is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $572 per month.

The population of Mound Bayou is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (99.14%).

Mound Bayou, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Mound Bayou
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38762 2,098 $32,105 $78,800 $572 4.3% 41.9% 42.2%