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Bobo

Mississippi · 194 residents · 1.915 sq mi
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The short version

Population has grown 33% since 2023. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
+33%since 2023
from 146 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
101 / sq mi
+33%since 2023
from 76 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
28.0
+22%since 2023
from 22.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9912515117720320202024Bobo
2024194
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,255
−11%since 2023
from $24,953 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+66%since 2023
from 0.292 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
41.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(146)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(194)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
91.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.9%
+32.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
71.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
92.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
Female
61.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bobo, Mississippi?

Bobo, Mississippi has about 194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bobo, Mississippi?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bobo, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bobo, Mississippi?

About 11.3% of people in Bobo, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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