Shaw is a city in Bolivar County, Mississippi, home to about 1,508 people across 1.1 square miles. Its ZIP code is 38773.
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| Nearest major airport | Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)109 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH)15 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Memphis, TN114 miles away |
| Nearest city of 1 million+ | Houston, TX378 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Shaw; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Shaw had 1,457 residents in the 2020 census, down 37% since 2000.
It’s the 156th largest of 420 towns in Mississippi by population.
Bolivar County grew from 35,427 residents in 1900 to 30,985 in 2020.
Bolivar County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 93°F in summer, and winter lows average 33°F. About 59.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 2 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cleveland, MS weather station (9 miles away).
8,073 jobs at 709 businesses in Bolivar County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
11 doctors and other health care providers list an office in Shaw.
Nearest hospitals
Providers with an office here
| Primary care doctors | 1 |
|---|---|
| Nurse practitioners and physician assistants | 7 |
| Mental health providers | 2 |
| Physical and occupational therapists | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.
Public schools here are run by West Bolivar Consolidated School District. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McEvans Elementary SchoolShaw | K–6 | 204 | Public | 0.7 mi |
| Shaw High SchoolShaw | 7–12 | 200 | Public | 0.7 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
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