Bude
Town in Franklin County, Mississippi

Bude is a town in Franklin County, Mississippi, with 780 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 240 ft (73 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Meadville, 2.4 miles W.
- 780residents (2020 Census)
- 240 ftelevation · 73 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 547 / sq mipopulation density
- 39630main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bude
Bude is a town in Franklin County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bude had a population of 780. Bude is located on the north bank of the Homochitto River, which bisects the county on a diagonal running from northeast to southwest, where it flows on its way to the Mississippi River. U.S. Routes 98 and 84 run by Bude.
American Industrial Transport (AITX) operates a large maintenance shop in Bude.
Bude appeared in a March 2017 segment of 60 Minutes because its chess team won the state championship.
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Living in Bude
- Median household income
- $25,484
- Median home value
- $81,900
- Median age
- 26.1
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Bude had 780 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 780 |
|---|---|
| Density | 547 per sq mi (211 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bude at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 780 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.43 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4619° N, 90.8527° W |
| ZIP codes | 39630, 39653 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2809460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bude
- Meadville2.4 mi W
- Roxie13.2 mi W
- Crosby17.8 mi SW
- Gloster20.8 mi SW
- Liberty21.0 mi S
- Fayette21.2 mi NW
- Bogue Chitto23.1 mi E
- Brookhaven25.5 mi E
- Summit26.0 mi SE
- McComb27.0 mi SE
- Centreville28.8 mi SW
- Pattison29.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Bude
What county is Bude in?
Bude is in Franklin County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Bude, MS?
780 people lived in Bude at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bude, MS?
The main ZIP code is 39630. Other ZIP codes: 39653.
What is the elevation of Bude?
240 feet (73 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bude?
Meadville (2.4 mi), Roxie (13.2 mi), Crosby (17.8 mi), Gloster (20.8 mi), Liberty (21.0 mi).
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