Bogue ChittoMS
A town of 309.
Is Bogue Chitto a good place to live?
Bogue Chitto has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
309 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Bogue Chitto: who provides what
Bogue Chitto is unincorporated, so Kemper County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bogue Chitto.
Young adults are more common in Bogue Chitto than in Mississippi
17% of Bogue Chitto adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Adults 18 to 34 are 38% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 14% of residents (23% statewide). The median age for Bogue Chitto comes to 31.6 years, below both Mississippi’s towns (37 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years).
| Bogue Chitto | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 years | 37 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 17% | 25% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
66% women, 34% men
About 52 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±8.7 points). Across Mississippi, 51.5% of residents are women.
| Bogue Chitto | MS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.2% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 27.2% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 24.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.8% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.1% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0% | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.7% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 39.9% | 12.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.6% | 29.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 2.1% | 21.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.2% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.2% | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
The schools Bogue Chitto’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Bogue Chitto Elementary School. 177 students attend the town’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogue Chitto Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 177 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
More than half of Bogue Chitto’s working residents commute to Pearl River
The average commute for Bogue Chitto comes to 28 minutes, against 23 minutes in Mississippi’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Pearl River (58%), Philadelphia (10%) and Meridian (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
| Bogue Chitto | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 21% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in Bogue Chitto report frequent mental distress than in the typical Mississippi or U.S. town
The share of adults in Bogue Chitto who have obesity: 42%. Only 6 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a higher share of adults who feel lonely than Bogue Chitto. Against the Mississippi average, Bogue Chitto comes out ahead on 8 CDC measures out of 31, and behind on 14.
| Bogue Chitto | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 16% |
| What stands out | Bogue Chitto | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.5% | 7.6% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.8% | 7.5% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 17% | 11.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Bogue Chitto: tornadoes
FEMA puts 27% of Bogue Chitto’s expected hazard losses down to tornadoes, and 22% to inland flooding. The town’s natural-hazard score from FEMA stands at 45 of 100. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Bogue Chitto
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bogue Chitto; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Bogue Chitto residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Mississippi.
100% of working residents leave Bogue Chitto for work
Where Bogue Chitto’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Bogue Chitto
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bogue Chitto, MS a good place to live?
Bogue Chitto has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.