Mount Olive, Mississippi
Mount Olive: city in Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America
About
Mount Olive is a city located in the county of Amite in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 982 and a population density of 122 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 896 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mount Olive
| Population | 896 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Amite County |
| Postal code | 39119 |
| Phone Area Codes | 601 |
| Area | 8.02 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.3438,-90.7101 |
| Altitude | 335 feet / 102 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:24:49 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 112 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mount Olive is located at 31°20'38"N 90°42'36"W (31.3437800, -90.7101000).
Mount Olive map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Olive decreased by 9.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 982 | - | census |
| 2011 | 976 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 969 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 958 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 954 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 953 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 951 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 936 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 924 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 912 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 896 | -1.79% | estimation process |
People born in Mount Olive (5)
People born in Mount Olive, including football quarterback Steve McNair, football player Fred McNair, writer and professor W. Ralph Eubanks, .
More notable people
- Howard Easterling (American baseball player; Negro League baseball player for the Homestead Grays) he was born in 26/11/1911
- Hannah Roberts (American beauty pageant titleholder from Mount Olive, Mississippi) she was born in 21/08/1994
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Olive, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176354 | Southwest Mississippi Community College | Summit (MS) | 39666-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Olive, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCB | McComb | 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Olive.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Smithdal Post Office | Smithdale (MS) | 39664 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Mount Olive, New Jersey township of New Jersey with a population of 28,815 people.
- Mount Olive, North Carolina city in Illinois with a population of 4,728 people.
- Mount Olive, North Carolina city in North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 4,661 people.
- Mount Olive, Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 1,911 people.
Other cities in Amite County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Amite County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gloster | 852 | City in Amite County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Liberty | 634 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Enterprise | 454 | Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States |
| Crosby | 270 | City in Mississippi, United States of America |