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Shaw, MS
City in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
Population
1,508
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,355
ZIP codes
0
Shaw and its ZIP codes
Shaw at a glance
- Shaw is about 22 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $30,469 a year, 46% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,100 (40% below Mississippi) and median rent is $556 a month.
Local data for Shaw, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shaw, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,469
Poverty rate
37.5%
Median home value
$102,100
Median rent
$556/mo
Homeownership
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bolivar County. PPP loans are for Shaw.
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
Shaw, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.7%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shaw, 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
59.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shaw, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.6%
U.S. 33.3% +19.3 pts
Diabetes
25.8%
U.S. 12.1% +13.7 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Shaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SkeneCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.1 |
| BoyleTown | 7.7 mi | 1.5 |
| ClevelandCity | 10 mi | 7.6 |
| RenovaTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| IndianolaCity | 13 mi | 8.6 |
| ElizabethCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| PaceTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BenoitTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| SunflowerTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| DoddsvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| StonevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| RulevilleCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| LelandCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| BolivarCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| MerigoldTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| MetcalfeTown | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shaw, MS in?
- Shaw is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Shaw, MS?
- About 1,508 people live in Shaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shaw?
- Nearby places include Skene (7 mi), Boyle (7.7 mi), Cleveland (10 mi), Renova (12 mi), Indianola (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023