Mount Olive town, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Mount Olive town, Mississippi Demographics
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As of 2026, Mount Olive town, Mississippi has a total population of 1,268, the 179th largest city in Mississippi, with a median household income of N/A. The poverty rate is 22.5%.

Mount Olive town Quick Facts

Population 1,268

Median Household Income N/A

Median Home Value $57,100

Poverty Rate 22.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 33.4 years

Homeownership Rate 71.3%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

High School Graduation Rate 82.5%

Diversity Index 34/100

Population 1,268 179th of 419

Median Income N/A

Poverty Rate 22.5% 81% higher national

Median Home Value $57,100 bottom 10%

How Mount Olive town Compares

Median Household Income

$54,915

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Mount Olive town

$57,100

$161,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 34.2%

$25K-$50K 18.2%

$50K-$100K 8.1%

$100K+ 39.5%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0% | National: 5.2%

63.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%

Renter 28.7%

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.4%

18-34

33.5%

35-54

18.4%

55-74

17.3%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Mount Olive town Rankings in Mississippi

#179 Population of 419

N/A Median Income of 419

#301 Education of 419

#331 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Mount Olive town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Monticello town	1,277	$28,920	$114,200	20.2%	30.2%
Caledonia town	1,283	$81,741	$175,000	26.6%	3.7%
Coldwater town	1,293	$41,484	$85,400	9.8%	36.1%
Nellieburg CDP	1,297	$24,227	$120,200	11.9%	54.5%
Goodman town	1,237	$14,722	$37,200	4.5%	50.2%

Population Overview

Mount Olive town is a small community located in Mississippi. The total population is 1,268. It ranks as the 179th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mount Olive town is 33.4 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 22.5%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $57,100. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $161,400. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mount Olive town is Black or African American, making up 78.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 21.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (21.1%) is well below the state average of 55.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (78.2% vs 36.9%).

Education

11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mount Olive town, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Mississippi. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mount Olive town, Mississippi?

Mount Olive town, Mississippi has a population of 1,268 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Mount Olive town, MS?

The median household income in Mount Olive town is N/A, which is the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Olive town, MS?

The poverty rate in Mount Olive town is 22.5%. This means approximately 285 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Mount Olive town, Mississippi?

Mount Olive town's population is 21.1% White, 78.2% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Mount Olive town, MS?

The median home value in Mount Olive town is $57,100.

How educated is Mount Olive town, Mississippi?

11.0% of adults (25+) in Mount Olive town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.