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Alligator, Mississippi Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alligator is 200, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has declined slightly in recent years, reflecting the town’s small size and rural location.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1899
  • County: Bolivar County
  • Land area: 0.28 square miles
  • Population density: 714 people per square mile
  • Area code: 662
  • Zip code: 38720

Geography and Location

Alligator is located in the Mississippi Delta region, in Bolivar County. The town is situated near U.S. Route 61, a major north-south highway that runs through the Delta. Alligator is surrounded by agricultural land, primarily used for growing cotton, soybeans, and corn. The town’s name reflects its proximity to natural wetlands and bayous, characteristic of the region. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 29.0 years
Median household income: $16,667
Median house value: $42,500

Population by Race

Races in Alligator:

  • Black (77.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (20.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.8%)

Ancestries: Italian (1.8%), French (1.4%).

Elevation: 160 feet

Land area: 1.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alligator

  • High school or higher: 57.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 59.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alligator town

  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 46.6%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 16.8%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +48 (+27.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alligator:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alligator:

  • MID DELTA RGNL (about 47 miles; GREENVILLE, MS; Abbreviation: GLH)
  • MEMPHIS INTL (about 84 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Abbreviation: MEM)
  • UNIVERSITY-OXFORD (about 85 miles; OXFORD, MS; Abbreviation: UOX)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alligator:

  • FLETCHER FIELD (about 21 miles; CLARKSDALE, MS; Abbreviation: CKM)
  • CLEVELAND MUNI (about 24 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; Abbreviation: RNV)
  • RULEVILLE-DREW (about 27 miles; DREW, MS; Abbreviation: M37)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alligator:

  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 47 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,486)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,297)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,842)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 83 miles; Monticello, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,048)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 85 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; Full-time enrollment: 11,068)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 87 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,801)

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