Bogue Chitto (Lincoln County), Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 335, Bogue Chitto (Lincoln County)'s ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bogue Chitto (Lincoln County) is a small community located in Mississippi, within Lincoln County. The total population is 335. It ranks as the 309th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bogue Chitto (Lincoln County) is 33.8 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 44.8% of the population under 18, Bogue Chitto (Lincoln County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 3.9%. This is 79% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bogue Chitto (Lincoln County), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $15,300. Housing costs are 91% lower than the state median of $169,800. 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bogue Chitto (Lincoln County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.3% vs 55.2%). The Black or African American population (16.7%) is well below the state average of 36.3%.

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bogue Chitto (Lincoln County), Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.