Mount Olive, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Mount Olive, Mississippi Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mount Olive, Mississippi had a total population of 1,110, the 188th largest town in Mississippi. The poverty rate is 19.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Only 5.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.

Mount Olive Quick Facts

Population 1,110

Median Household Income N/A

Median Home Value $66,300

Poverty Rate 19.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 33.1 years

Homeownership Rate 70.9%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.4%

High School Graduation Rate 78.5%

Diversity Index 33/100

Population 1,110 188th of 420

Median Income N/A

Poverty Rate 19.5% 56% higher than national

Median Home Value $66,300 bottom 10%

How Mount Olive Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,268	1,110	-12.5%
Median home value	$57,100	$66,300	+16.1%

How Mount Olive Compares

Median Household Income

$56,447

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mount Olive

$66,300

$169,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.7%

$25K-$50K 22.6%

$50K-$100K 8.7%

$100K+ 38.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.4%

$10K-$15K

8.1%

$15K-$20K

11.9%

$20K-$25K

8.3%

$25K-$30K

6.7%

$30K-$35K

6.9%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

2.8%

$60K-$75K

2.0%

$75K-$100K

3.8%

$100K-$125K

35.8%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

2.2%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

66.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.9%

Renter 29.1%

Median gross rent $814/mo

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.5%

18-34

37.8%

35-54

14.1%

55-74

14.6%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Mount Olive Rankings in Mississippi

#188 Population of 420

N/A Median Income of 349

#378 Education of 419

#325 Home Value of 354

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Other Cities in Covington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Collins	2,455	$37,944	38.3%	$84,200
Seminary	229	$58,056	13.1%	$162,500

Cities Similar to Mount Olive

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Raleigh	1,118	$61,667	$110,900	11.2%	13.7%
Vardaman	1,100	$38,456	$53,800	11.0%	44.2%
Victoria	1,121	$70,143	$209,100	9.4%	36.8%
Metcalfe	1,068	N/A	$71,800	24.5%	29.3%
Coldwater	1,156	$44,054	$91,300	7.3%	33.7%

Population Overview

Mount Olive is a small community located in Mississippi, within Covington County. The total population is 1,110. It ranks as the 188th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mount Olive is 33.1 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $66,300. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $169,800. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mount Olive is Black or African American, making up 79.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 19.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (19.7%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (79.5% vs 36.3%).

Education

5.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 78% lower 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 78.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mount Olive, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mount Olive, Mississippi?

Mount Olive, Mississippi has a population of 1,110 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Mount Olive — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Olive, MS?

The poverty rate in Mount Olive is 19.5%. This means approximately 216 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Mount Olive, Mississippi?

Mount Olive's population is 19.7% White, 79.5% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.

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

The median home value in Mount Olive is $66,300.

How educated is Mount Olive, Mississippi?

5.4% of adults (25+) in Mount Olive hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.