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Alligator

Mississippi · 116 residents · 0.985 sq mi
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Alligator has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,222. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 104 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 76.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
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: 280
Median age
41.8
+44%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
611782944105271990201020202024Alligator
2024116
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,222
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$8,699
−9%since 2000
from $9,567 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
76.2%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$583
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
33.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(17)
Black81.9%(95)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.9%(43)
Diversity Score
37
−12%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−41%since 2000
from 34.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+46.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alligator, Mississippi?

Alligator, Mississippi has about 116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alligator, Mississippi?

The typical household in Alligator, Mississippi earns about $17,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alligator, Mississippi expensive?

In Alligator, Mississippi, the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Alligator, Mississippi?

About 0.0% 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 76.2% 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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