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Bovina

Mississippi · 256 residents · 2.70 sq mi
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Bovina is home to 256 people in Mississippi. At a median age of 52.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 93% of the housing stock. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. Median home value sits at $150,000.

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

256
−25%since 2023
from 341 in 2023
2020 – 2024
95 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 126 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.2
+26%since 2023
from 41.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.70 sq mi
Population, 20202024
19528237045854520202024Bovina
2024256
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57%(18)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.2%(26)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.3%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3424.2%(62)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.1%(13)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.4%(19)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(34)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.8%(38)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.2%(26)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.5%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
3.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$150,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $177,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
93.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
6.5% rent
27.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.78 people
−21%since 2023
from 3.52 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
46.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(154)
Black54.8%(187)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(63)
Black75.4%(193)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
46
−25%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American10.5%(27)
German7.4%(19)
Polish7.4%(19)
English5.9%(15)
Section 05

Education

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%
10.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−25%since 2023
from 27.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
87.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
66.7%
US average: 74.6%
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
52.0%
−33.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
46.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
22.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
56.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
56.5%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.4%(30)
Married47.2%(58)
Widowed7.3%(9)
Divorced21.1%(26)
Women 15+
Never married30.3%(27)
Married42.7%(38)
Widowed18%(16)
Divorced9%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
58.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
24.2%
US average: 13.8%
35.5%
US average: 18.4%
17.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
71.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era64.7%(11)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War35.3%(6)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 17 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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