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Bude, Mississippi
Town · Population 772 · #172 in Mississippi
About Bude
Set in the southwestern part of Mississippi, Bude is a tiny community, home to 772 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Bude is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 540 residents per square mile.
📰 Bude News Today
- Alnavye Hunt Obituary | Marshall Funeral Home | Bude, MS Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Damage reports coming in following Wednesday night storms WLBT · May 6
- Tabitha Terrel Barber Obituary | Marshall Funeral Home | Bude, MS Tribute Archive · Aug 14
- Large, violent tornado tears through parts of Mississippi, triggers Tornado Emergency WAFB · May 6
- Tornado Emergency issued as large tornado hits Brookhaven area, Mississippi - The Watchers The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform · May 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bude Unique
- The only place in America named Bude — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bude
- Homochitto State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeTown
Population (2024)772
Rank in state#172 of 299
Land area1.43 sq mi
Density540/sq mi
Coordinates31.4625, -90.8523