Checked
Alligator, MS
Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
Population
116
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
118
ZIP codes
0
Alligator and its ZIP codes
Alligator at a glance
- Alligator is 88% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Alligator, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bolivar County. PPP loans are for Alligator.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,558
10,505 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $7,323 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alligator, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
384
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alligator, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.1%
U.S. 33.3% +18.8 pts
Diabetes
29.7%
U.S. 12.1% +17.6 pts
Smoking
24.9%
U.S. 12.8% +12.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities near Alligator
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DuncanTown | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| BoboCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Rena LaraCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.3 |
| ShelbyCity | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| ClarksdaleCity | 11 mi | 18.8 |
| FarrellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| WinstonvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| DublinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| LyonTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Mound BayouCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Mellwood, ARCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| GunnisonTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| Elaine, ARCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| TutwilerTown | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| MerigoldTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| Friars PointTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alligator, MS in?
- Alligator is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Alligator, MS?
- About 116 people live in Alligator, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alligator?
- Nearby places include Duncan (3.6 mi), Bobo (3.9 mi), Rena Lara (5.6 mi), Shelby (10 mi), Clarksdale (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023