Mound Bayou, Mississippi was formed as an independent Black community that was founded by former slaves. The town was established in 1887. As of the 2010 census, Mound Bayou has a population of 1,533. This population is said to be 98.6% African-American, making it one of the largest African-American community in the United States.
Black History Fact Of The Day: Mound Bayou, Mississippi
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