Bobo, Coahoma County, Mississippi
Introduction '''Bobo''' is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. Bobo is located on U.S. routes 61 and 278, southwest of Clarksdale.It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 118.
History Bobo was named for world-champion bear hunter Robert E. Bobo. Bobo is located on the former Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad and was once home to six general stores, a grocery store, and two sawmills. A post office operated under the name Bobo from 1886 to 1973.
Demographics ===2020 census===+'''Bobo CDP, Mississippi – Racial and Ethnic Composition''' (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')Race / EthnicityPop 2020% 2020White alone (NH)1815.25%Black or African American alone (NH)9378.81%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)00.00%Asian alone (NH)00.00%Pacific Islander alone (NH)00.00%Some Other Race alone (NH)00.00%Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH)00.00%Hispanic or Latino (any race)75.93%'''Total''''''118''''''100.00%'''
Notable people * Junior Parker, Memphis blues singer* Joe Willie Wilkins, blues musician, grew up on a plantation near Bobo.
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