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Mound Bayou, MS

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Population
1,381
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
145 ft
Median Home Value
$65,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$565/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$23,732
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Mound Bayou

Mound Bayou is a quiet Delta community with one of the most remarkable backstories in the South. Founded in 1887 by formerly enslaved men led by Isaiah Montgomery, it was built as an independent, self-governing Black town where residents owned their land and ran their own businesses. Today, it is home to roughly 1,500 people who cherish that legacy while enjoying the calm, open pace of small-town Mississippi.

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Living here means settling into a relaxed, rural rhythm surrounded by Delta farmland. The town itself is largely residential and peaceful, with historic landmarks like the Isaiah Montgomery House serving as daily reminders of its roots. Most residents head about ten miles south along Highway 61 to Cleveland for grocery runs, shopping, and dining, making it easy to enjoy quiet country living without being completely disconnected.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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