Mound Bayou, Mississippi
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Mound Bayou is a city located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,102. It is notable for being founded by former slaves, and by percentage it has one of the largest African-American majorities in the United States.
Geography
Mound Bayou is located at 33°52'50" North, 90°43'41" West (33.880632, -90.727966)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,102 people, 687 households, and 504 families residing in the city. The population density is 922.3/km² (2,395.1/mi²). There are 723 housing units at an average density of 317.2/km² (823.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 0.81% White, 98.43% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 687 households out of which 38.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.7% are married couples living together, 43.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% are non-families. 24.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.06 and the average family size is 3.66.
In the city the population is spread out with 34.7% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 27 years. For every 100 females there are 78.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 67.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $17,972, and the median income for a family is $19,770. Males have a median income of $21,700 versus $18,988 for females. The per capita income for the city is $8,227. 45.6% of the population and 41.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 58.5% of those under the age of 18 and 34.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.