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38720

Alligator, MS

Total Population
656
Median Household Income
$55,903
Median Home Value
$57,500
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$55,903
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$57,500
100.1% above state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
417.3% below state median
Median Age
33.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Alligator, MS

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 33.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.0%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 26.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$55,903
-25.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-64,390,717
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.33 people

Total Households
281
Family Households
35.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
40.5%
#2 Industry
Mining
20.0%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
20.0%
Total Employed Residents:185

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
11.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:279
Commute Insights
00

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
100.0%
296 employed
Labor Force
296
0 unemployed
Median Age
33.3 years
Per Capita Income
$24,092
Poverty Rate
26.2%

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