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Bolivar County

Population in 2011: 208. Population change since 2000: -5.5%
 

Males: 98  (47.1%)
Females: 110  (52.9%)

Median resident age:  31.5 years
Mississippi median age:  37.7 years

Zip codes: 38720.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $30,189 (it was $16,667 in 2000)
Alligator:

$30,189
Mississippi:

$36,646
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $10,730

Alligator town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $38,600 (it was $39,200 in 2000)
Alligator:

$38,600
Mississippi:

$98,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $36,670; Detached houses: $40,634; Mobile homes: $15,528

Median gross rent in 2009: $525.

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  • Black alone - 171 (82.2%)
  • White alone - 33 (15.9%)
  • Hispanic - 2 (1.0%)
  • Asian alone - 1 (0.5%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.5%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Alligator: 79.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Italian (1.8%), French (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 160 feet

Land area: 0.98 square miles.

Population density: 211 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Alligator:

  • High school or higher: 57.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 59.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alligator town:

  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 46.6%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 16.8%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Mississippi:  1.4%



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Alligator, Mississippi as of May 22, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Alligator to the number of sex offenders is 49 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $400 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $130 (0.4%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (75.1 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (83.0 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (361.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Duncan, MS (1.9 miles ), Shelby, MS (3.2 miles ), Clarksdale, MS (3.4 miles ), Winstonville, MS (3.5 miles ), Lyon, MS (3.7 miles ), Mound Bayou, MS (3.8 miles ), Gunnison, MS (4.0 miles ), Elaine, AR (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 34.09 N, Longitude: 90.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

10.4%
Mississippi:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +48 (+27.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (44%)
  • Construction (28%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Health care and social assistance (27%)
  • Manufacturing (18%)
  • Wholesale trade (18%)
  • Retail trade (18%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (19%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (16%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Business operations specialists (9%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (22%)
  • Child care workers (15%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (11%)
  • Business operations specialists (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)

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Average climate in Alligator, Mississippi

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Tornado activity:

Alligator-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 154% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the Alligator town center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 38.2 miles away from the town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Alligator-area historical earthquake activity is above Mississippi state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 36.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/2002 at 20:05:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 4.6 miles away from Alligator center
On 4/11/1996 at 21:54:57, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 65.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bolivar County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 3, Freezes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Storm: 1, Freeze: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alligator topographic map

Birthplace of: Johnny Drummer - Chicago blues and soul blues singer.


Hospitals/medical centers near Alligator:

  • NW MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL MED CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; CLARKSDALE, MS)
  • BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; CLEVELAND, MS)
  • HELENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; HELENA, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Alligator, MS

Airports located in Alligator:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alligator:

  • Coahoma Community College (about 15 miles; Clarksdale, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,224)
  • Delta State University (about 25 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 2,783)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 46 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,308)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 47 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,697)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 58 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,204)
  • University of Mississippi Main Campus (about 69 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 13,969)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 71 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 2,521)

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Bolivar County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.2. This is about average.
City:

32.2
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.73. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.73
U.S.:

9.59


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 13.4%
(0.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 15.6% for Black residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  70.3%
Whole state:  70.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.5%
Whole state:  4.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Alligator, MS


Alligator compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Alligator travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (76%)
  • Electricity (21%)
  • Utility gas (3%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Bolivar County Mississippi:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Alligator (based on Bolivar County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 34.76%
Here34.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristPresbyterian Church in America
Adherents52.5%13.8%8.6%7.6%2.6%
Congregations29.9%22.4%7.5%7.5%1.5%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Episcopal ChurchChurch of the NazareneAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther
Adherents2.1%1.9%1.8%1.8%7.1%
Congregations4.5%3.0%3.0%1.5%19.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Bolivar County:

4.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

1.33 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Bolivar County:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Here:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.3%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Bolivar County:

36.4%
State:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Bolivar County:

15.1%
State:

14.4%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll

Alligator government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $10,000 ($48.08)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($24.04)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($9.62)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $4,000 ($19.23)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $43,000 ($206.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $24,000 ($115.38)
    All Other: $4,000 ($19.23)
    General Support: $2,000 ($9.62)
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $7,000 ($33.65)
    Property: $4,000 ($19.23)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $8,000 ($38.46)

5.38% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,417 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.38%
Mississippi average:

7.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Sunflower County, MS  0.73% ($22,220 average AGI)
from Washington County, MS  0.53% ($37,667)
from Shelby County, TN  0.39% ($34,182)


6.24% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,146 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.24%
Mississippi average:

8.35%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Shelby County, TN  0.72% ($20,716 average AGI)
to Sunflower County, MS  0.69% ($24,641)
to Washington County, MS  0.48% ($25,981)

Strongest AM radio stations in Alligator:

  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WROX (1450 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDSK (1410 AM; 1 kW; CLEVELAND, MS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alligator:

  • WAID (106.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WKDJ-FM (96.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WWUN-FM (101.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WKXY (92.1 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: CLARKSDALE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMJW (107.5 FM; ROSEDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WDFX (98.3 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDTL-FM (92.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKG (95.3 FM; DREW, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • KFFA-FM (103.1 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: DELTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCLD-FM (103.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Alligator:

  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WPRQ-LP (Channel 12; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: DAVID ELLINGTON)
  • W41BV (Channel 41; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Alligator fatal accident list:

Jun 18, 1981 00:35 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 9, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Alligator)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • ALLIGATOR, E Of Iii Central Right Of Way & W Of Hwy C1 (Lat: 34.095361 Lon: -90.709806), Overall height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: KTR21
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.20 MHz, 6315.90 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 10/26/2007
    Registrant: Cable One, Inc., 1314 North Third Street, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 364-6000, Fax: (602) 364-6013, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE5MIT, Licensee ID: L01242735
    Grant Date: 02/05/2007, Expiration Date: 02/05/2017, Certifier: Charles L Briscoe
    Registrant: Charles L Briscoe, 134 Morgan Rd, Alligator, MS 38720

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-60A (1050 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 10126 , Serial Number: 502-0050, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 05/02/1989
    Registrant (Corporation): Planters Air Service Inc, Po Box 65, Alligator, MS 38720
  • Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION S2R-T15 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: U/A CANADA PT6A SERIES (715 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 40224 , Serial Number: T15-015DC, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 12/22/1980
    Registrant (Corporation): Planters Air Service Inc, 8383 Highway 61n, Alligator, MS 38720
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5746J , Serial Number: 18263513, Year manufactured: 1974
    Registrant (Corporation): Tree Top Flyers LLC, Po Box 65, Alligator, MS 38720
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-6 SERIES (550 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 602DN , Serial Number: 602-1127, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 12/17/2004
    Registrant (Corporation): Planters Air Service Inc, Po Box 65, Alligator, MS 38720
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9594X , Serial Number: 21057894, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 02/08/1962
    Registrant (Individual): John Duff, 27 Stokes Rd, Alligator, MS 38720


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 6


Most common first names in Alligator, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Willie1368.8 years
John970.6 years
James968.7 years
Mary672.3 years
William574.4 years
Robert574.8 years
Walter481.5 years
Jessie477.4 years
Joe471.0 years
Clarence472.5 years
Most common last names in Alligator, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams1170.6 years
Johnson862.0 years
Brown677.9 years
Butler667.6 years
Champion475.5 years
Fava488.8 years
Scott469.3 years
Hall370.3 years
Harris381.3 years
Evans378.3 years

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  • #23 on the list of "Top 100 cities with longest commuting times"

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