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Alligator

Mississippi · 105 residents (2025 est.) · 0.985 sq mi
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Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 104 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $58,200. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116
−47%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+39%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:105 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
611782944105271990201020202024Alligator
2024116
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,887
+129%since 2000
from $9,567 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+32%since 2010
from 0.296 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction42.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(46)
Black77.3%(170)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.9%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(17)
Black84.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(1)
Diversity Score33.1%(38)
Diversity Score
33
−21%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+55.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
47.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+25.0 ptssince 2012
from 2.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
34.7%
+29.4 ptssince 2017
from 5.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alligator, Mississippi?

Alligator, Mississippi has about 116 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Alligator, Mississippi expensive?

In Alligator, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Alligator, Mississippi?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Alligator, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alligator, Mississippi?

About 37.9% of people in Alligator, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alligator, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Alligator, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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