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Renova, MS

Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi.

Population

978

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,127

ZIP codes

0

Renova and its ZIP codes

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Renova at a glance

  • Renova is about 18 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $25,625, 55% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,700 (38% below Mississippi) and median rent is $735 a month.

Local data for Renova, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Renova, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$25,625

Poverty rate

57.1%

Median home value

$105,700

Median rent

$735/mo

Homeownership

48.3%

Bachelor's or higher

19.1%

Median age

28.2

Average commute

21.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (20).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bolivar County. PPP loans are for Renova.

Details

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

Bolivar County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Renova, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.7%
  • Carpooled9.0%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.0%

Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Renova, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Renova, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

49.0%

U.S. 33.3% +15.7 pts

Diabetes

23.0%

U.S. 12.1% +10.9 pts

Smoking

17.6%

U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.2%

U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts

Cities near Renova

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ClevelandCity2.4 mi7.6
MerigoldTown4.2 mi1
BoyleTown5 mi1.5
SkeneCensus-designated place6.8 mi4.1
Mound BayouCity6.9 mi0.9
PaceTown7.7 mi0.2
WinstonvilleTown9.3 mi0.3
SymondsCensus-designated place10 mi0.1
RulevilleCity11 mi2.5
DrewCity11 mi1.1
ShelbyCity12 mi2.7
ShawCity12 mi1.1
DoddsvilleTown14 mi0.8
BeulahTown15 mi0.5
GunnisonTown17 mi1
DuncanTown18 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Renova, MS in?
Renova is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Renova, MS?
About 978 people live in Renova, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Renova?
Nearby places include Cleveland (2.4 mi), Merigold (4.2 mi), Boyle (5 mi), Skene (6.8 mi), Mound Bayou (6.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023