Mound Bayou, Mississippi
Mound Bayou: city in Mississippi, United States
About
Mound Bayou is a city located in the county of Bolivar in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,533 and a population density of 675 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,341 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Mound Bayou
| Population | 1,341 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Bolivar County |
| Postal code | 38762 |
| Phone Area Codes | 662 |
| Area | 2.27 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.8782,-90.7273 |
| Altitude | 144 feet / 44 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1887 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:01:28 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 590 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mound Bayou is located at 33°52'41"N 90°43'38"W (33.8781700, -90.7273200).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mound Bayou decreased by 14.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,533 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,531 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,525 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,518 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,498 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,476 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,448 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,414 | -2.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,391 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,370 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,341 | -2.16% | estimation process |
People born in Mound Bayou (11)
People born in Mound Bayou, including congresswoman for Indiana Katie Hall, politician Mel Reynolds, football player John Eubanks, .
More notable people
- Kelly Miller Smith (American activist) he was born in 28/10/1920
- Kevin Henry (American football player) he was born in 23/10/1968
- Lorenzo Gray (American baseball player) he was born in 04/03/1958
- Russell Holmes (politician in Massachusetts, US) he was born in 17/08/1969
- Herman Smith (American football player) he was born in 25/01/1971
- Kimani Jones (American football player) he was born in 21/12/1981
- Lester Fonville (American basketball player) he was born in 15/02/1963
- Darrell K. Evers (artist) he was born in 30/06/1953
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mound Bayou, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491729 | Goshen School of Cosmetology | Cleveland (MS) | 38732-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mound Bayou, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mound Bayou.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mound Bayou Post Office | Mound Bayou (MS) | 38762 |
Other cities in Bolivar County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bolivar County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 10,846 | County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Shelby | 1,910 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Shaw | 1,655 | Town in Bolivar and Sunflower counties, Mississippi, United States |
| Rosedale | 1,559 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Renova | 761 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Boyle | 589 | Town of the United States |
| Benoit | 419 | Town of the United States |
| Gunnison | 399 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi |
| Duncan | 376 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Merigold | 371 | Town of the United States |
| Beulah | 329 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Pace | 238 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Alligator | 182 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Winstonville | 163 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Mound Bayou distances to largest Mississippi cities