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The Town of Mount Olive had a population of 1,110 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Mount Olive is located at latitude 31.7613 and longitude -89.6551 in Covington County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Mount Olive encompass a land area of 3.1 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Covington County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Mount Olive has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Mount Olive is located within Supervisor District 4, a minor civil division (MCD) of Covington County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,110 (100%) |
| Population Density | 358 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 33 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $0 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,288 |
| Median Home Value | $66,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 598 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 351 (58.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 144 (24.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 103 (17.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 495 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Family Households | 375 (75.8%) |
The table below compares Mount Olive to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 188 | 56th |
| Population Density | # 238 | 45th |
| Median Household Income | # 427 | 1st |
| Per Capita Income | # 205 | 52nd |
| Diversity Index | # 257 | 40th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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