Shaw, MS is a small town located in Bolivar County with a population of 1,862 people as of the 2019 estimates. The population density in the area is 1,487 people per square mile which is significantly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. There are many businesses and organizations that call Shaw, MS home such as Shaw Family Pharmacy, Taylor’s Grocery Store, and local auto repair shops.
Year-round outdoor activities that Shaw has to offer include fishing and camping at Woodward Lake State Park or near the Yazoo River. You can visit one of the local parks or even take in some culture via historic sites like the Dyson House Museum or tour the last remaining masonry bridge in the state at Castleman Bridge Park. Sports fans can also enjoy watching baseball games at Liberty Park during summer months. Shaw also proudly supports several local organizations such as The American Legion Post 461, Lions Club, and Veteran's Memorial 401 Honor Guard.
The population in Shaw is 1,862. There are 1,673 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shaw is 35.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shaw is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shaw
- 22.9% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 13.2% are married with children
- 42.8% have children, but are single
Race in Shaw
- 8.9% are White
- 91.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander