Alligator, Mississippi is a small town with a population of 234 people. It's located 50 miles outside the capital city Jackson and is known for its quaint atmosphere. The population density in Alligator is 185 people per square mile, which is significantly higher than the United States population density of 93 people per square mile.
Businesses in Alligator include a family owned general store called Allie's Country Store, John’s Barber Shop, and an auto repair shop called Mechanic X.
Residents of Alligator enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking at nearby parks including Clear Creek Park and Walker County Recreational Area. Other organizations in Alligator include the local chamber of commerce and the Alligator Rotary Club.
Sports are popular in this small town as well; on any given Saturday night you can find locals cheering on their favorite team at one of the high school football games or joining friends at the local bowling alley for a friendly competition. There are also several youth sports leagues such as Little League baseball teams and basketball teams that play throughout the year.
The population in Alligator is 234. There are 238 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alligator is 28.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alligator is 3.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alligator
- 24.2% are married
- 3.8% are divorced
- 40.2% are married with children
- 29.3% have children, but are single
Race in Alligator
- 12.0% are White
- 88.0% 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