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Bovina

Mississippi · 256 residents · 2.702 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 85 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $150,000. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% 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
256
−25%since 2023
from 341 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
95 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 126 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+26%since 2023
from 41.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
19528237045854520202024Bovina
2024256
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$36,942
+38%since 2023
from $26,753 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
−6%since 2023
from 0.552 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Median home value
$150,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $177,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(154)
Black54.8%(187)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(211)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(63)
Black75.4%(193)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.4%(119)
Diversity Score
46
−25%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−25%since 2023
from 27.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
59.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.0%
−33.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
Female
46.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% 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 Bovina, Mississippi?

Bovina, Mississippi has about 256 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bovina, Mississippi expensive?

In Bovina, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $150,000.

How educated are people in Bovina, Mississippi?

About 51.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bovina, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bovina, Mississippi?

About 3.1% of people in Bovina, 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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