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Rosedale, MS
City in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
Population
1,703
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
315
ZIP codes
0
Rosedale and its ZIP codes
Rosedale at a glance
- Rosedale is about 5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $18,696, 67% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,600 (39% below Mississippi) and median rent is $358 a month.
Local data for Rosedale, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rosedale, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$18,696
Poverty rate
57.5%
Median home value
$103,600
Median rent
$358/mo
Homeownership
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
14.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (11), German Americans (7), Italian Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bolivar County. PPP loans are for Rosedale.
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
How people get to work
Rosedale, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rosedale, 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° / 34°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosedale, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
53.7%
U.S. 33.3% +20.4 pts
Diabetes
26.7%
U.S. 12.1% +14.6 pts
Smoking
25.7%
U.S. 12.8% +12.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Rosedale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeulahTown | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| GunnisonTown | 8 mi | 1 |
| SymondsCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| PaceTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Watson, ARCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BolivarCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BenoitTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| WinstonvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ShelbyCity | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| SkeneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| Mound BayouCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| MerigoldTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| RenovaTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| ClevelandCity | 19 mi | 7.6 |
| Arkansas City, ARCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosedale, MS in?
- Rosedale is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Rosedale, MS?
- About 1,703 people live in Rosedale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosedale?
- Nearby places include Beulah (5.2 mi), Gunnison (8 mi), Symonds (8.3 mi), Pace (11 mi), Watson, AR (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023