Alligator
Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi

Alligator is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, with 116 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Duncan, 3.5 miles S.
- 116residents (2020 Census)
- 157 ftelevation · 48 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 118 / sq mipopulation density
- 38720ZIP code
About Alligator
Alligator is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 116.
In 2009, Tommie "Tomaso" Brown was elected Alligator's first black mayor. He defeated Robert Fava, the mayor since 1979.
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Living in Alligator
- Median home value
- $58,200
- Median rent
- $655/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Alligator had 116 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 116 |
|---|---|
| Density | 118 per sq mi (45 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alligator at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Bolivar County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 116 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0887° N, 90.7233° W |
| ZIP code | 38720 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2800940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alligator
- Duncan3.5 mi S
- Bobo4.1 mi NE
- Rena Lara5.7 mi NW
- Shelby9.8 mi S
- Clarksdale11.4 mi NE
- Farrell12.3 mi N
- Winstonville12.3 mi S
- Dublin13.4 mi E
- Lyon13.6 mi NE
- Mound Bayou14.3 mi S
- Mellwood, AR15.4 mi NW
- Gunnison16.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alligator
What county is Alligator in?
Alligator is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Alligator, MS?
116 people lived in Alligator at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alligator, MS?
The ZIP code of Alligator is 38720.
What is the elevation of Alligator?
157 feet (48 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alligator?
Duncan (3.5 mi), Bobo (4.1 mi), Rena Lara (5.7 mi), Shelby (9.8 mi), Clarksdale (11.4 mi).
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