Mound Bayou
City in Bolivar County, Mississippi
Mound Bayou is a city in Bolivar County, Mississippi, with 1,534 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Winstonville, 2.5 miles NW.
- 1,534residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 1,749 / sq mipopulation density
- 38762ZIP code
About Mound Bayou
Mound Bayou is a city in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,534 at the 2020 census, down from 2,102 in 2000. It was founded as an independent Black community in 1887 by former slaves led by Isaiah Montgomery. Mound Bayou Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Mound Bayou has a 96.8% African-American majority population in 2020, one of the highest percentages of any community in the United States.
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Living in Mound Bayou
- Median household income
- $23,732
- Median home value
- $65,700
- Median rent
- $565/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Mound Bayou had 1,534 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,534 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,749 per sq mi (675 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mound Bayou at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Bolivar County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,534 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.88 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8815° N, 90.7284° W |
| ZIP code | 38762 |
| Official website | cityofmoundbayou.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2849320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mound Bayou
- Winstonville2.5 mi NW
- Merigold2.9 mi S
- Shelby5.2 mi NW
- Renova7.0 mi S
- Cleveland9.5 mi S
- Pace9.7 mi SW
- Symonds9.8 mi W
- Duncan11.1 mi N
- Boyle12.1 mi S
- Drew12.4 mi SE
- Skene12.9 mi S
- Gunnison13.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Mound Bayou
What county is Mound Bayou in?
Mound Bayou is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Mound Bayou, MS?
1,534 people lived in Mound Bayou at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mound Bayou, MS?
The ZIP code of Mound Bayou is 38762.
What is the elevation of Mound Bayou?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mound Bayou?
Winstonville (2.5 mi), Merigold (2.9 mi), Shelby (5.2 mi), Renova (7.0 mi), Cleveland (9.5 mi).
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