Alligator, Mississippi facts for kids
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 Alligator, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
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| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 117.77/sq mi (45.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38720
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-00940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405138 |
Alligator is a small town located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. According to the 2020 Census, about 116 people live there.
In 2009, Tommie "Tomaso" Brown made history. He was elected as Alligator's first Black mayor. He won against Robert Fava, who had been the mayor since 1979.
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What's in a Name?
The town of Alligator got its name from a nearby body of water called Alligator Lake. This lake was once home to a large number of alligators.
Where is Alligator?
Alligator is located in the state of Mississippi. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 2.70 square kilometers (which is about 1.04 square miles). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.15 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water.
People of Alligator
The number of people living in Alligator has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from past censuses:
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| 1920 | 263 | — | |
| 1930 | 278 | 5.7% | |
| 1940 | 206 | −25.9% | |
| 1950 | 214 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 227 | 6.1% | |
| 1970 | 280 | 23.3% | |
| 1980 | 256 | −8.6% | |
| 1990 | 187 | −27.0% | |
| 2000 | 220 | 17.6% | |
| 2010 | 208 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 116 | −44.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Education in Alligator
Students in Alligator attend schools that are part of the North Bolivar Consolidated School District. This district was formed in 2014 when the North Bolivar School District joined with others.
Younger students go to Brooks Elementary School, which is in Duncan. Older students attend Northside High School in Shelby. Northside High is the only high school in the district. It opened in 2018 after another school, Broad Street High School, combined with it. Shelby Middle School also closed in 2018.
Famous People from Alligator
Some notable people have come from Alligator, Mississippi:
- Charles Bennett – a professional football player.
- Tony Bennett – also a professional football player.
- Jack Butler – a well-known author.
- Fred Coe – a television producer and director.
- Johnny Drummer – a Chicago blues and soul blues singer.
- Matt Duff – a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
Gallery
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The Post Office in Alligator.
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The Town Hall building.
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A Mississippi Blues Trail marker found in the downtown area.
See Also
In Spanish: Alligator (Misisipi) para niños
