Alligator is a town located in Bolivar County Mississippi. Alligator has a 2024 population of 104. Alligator is currently declining at a rate of -2.8% annually and its population has decreased by -8.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 114 in 2020.
The average household income in Alligator is $43,662 with a poverty rate of 58.71%. The median age in Alligator is 33.7 years: 40.3 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alligator was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 147 | 70.33% |
| White | 61 | 29.19% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 71 | 2.94 | 62 | 38 |
| Male | 29 | 3.9 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Non Family | 29 | 1.76 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Married | 13 | 3.46 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 9.42% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 17.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 2.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 61 | 44.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 16.67% |
| Some College | 14 | 10.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 97 | 82 | 3 |
| White | 40 | 19 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 3.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,341 | $42,969 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $40,909 | $0 | $33,750 |
$40,341
Average Earnings
$42,969
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Alligator residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 139 | 89 | 64.03% |
| White | 61 | 29 | 47.54% |
58.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
60.53%
Male Poverty Rate
56.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alligator is Black, with 64.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alligator is White, with 47.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 61.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
| High School | 80.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.33% |
| Some College | 15.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 28.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 17.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,333 | $53,160 |
| Households | - | $43,662 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $16,276 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.0%
Male Marriage Rate
25.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 7 | 6.31% |
| White | 2 | 5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39%
Labor Force Participation
39%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.03%
Born in Alligator
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Alligator residents were born in the United States, with 77.03% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 93 | -2 | -2.11% |
| 2028 | 95 | -2 | -2.06% |
| 2027 | 97 | -3 | -3% |
| 2026 | 100 | -2 | -1.96% |
| 2025 | 102 | -2 | -1.92% |
| 2024 | 104 | -3 | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 107 | -2 | -1.83% |
| 2022 | 109 | -3 | -2.68% |
| 2021 | 112 | -2 | -1.75% |
| 2020 | 114 | -71 | -38.38% |
| 2019 | 185 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 186 | -3 | -1.59% |
| 2017 | 189 | -5 | -2.58% |
| 2016 | 194 | -4 | -2.02% |
| 2015 | 198 | -3 | -1.49% |
| 2014 | 201 | -3 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 204 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 205 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 206 | -2 | -0.96% |
| 2010 | 208 | 0 | 0% |