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Gunnison, MS
Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
Population
392
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
400
ZIP codes
0
Gunnison and its ZIP codes
Gunnison at a glance
- Gunnison is about 6.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Gunnison, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bolivar County. PPP loans are for Gunnison.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 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
Gunnison, 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
92° / 33°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gunnison, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
53.4%
U.S. 33.3% +20.1 pts
Diabetes
26.6%
U.S. 12.1% +14.5 pts
Smoking
26.5%
U.S. 12.8% +13.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
Cities near Gunnison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RosedaleCity | 8 mi | 5.4 |
| SymondsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ShelbyCity | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| BeulahTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| WinstonvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| PaceTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Mound BayouCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| DuncanTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| MerigoldTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| AlligatorTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| RenovaTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Rena LaraCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| Watson, ARCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Mellwood, ARCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| ClevelandCity | 19 mi | 7.6 |
| SkeneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gunnison, MS in?
- Gunnison is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Gunnison, MS?
- About 392 people live in Gunnison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gunnison?
- Nearby places include Rosedale (8 mi), Symonds (8.4 mi), Shelby (10 mi), Beulah (11 mi), Winstonville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023