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Bolivar County

Mississippi · 30,985 residents · 876.507 sq mi
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Bolivar County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,412. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 9,648 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,800. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,985
−24%since 2000
from 40,633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+27%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K32K36K39K43K1990201020202024Bolivar County
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,412
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,428 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,420
+77%since 2000
from $12,088 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+39%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(13,365)
Black64.8%(26,345)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(477)
Asian0.5%(199)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(23,607)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(9,946)
Black62.1%(19,257)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(794)
Asian0.8%(262)
Other1%(317)
Diversity Score62.1%(19,237)
Segregation Score47.2%(14,622)
Diversity Score
62
+7%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolivar County, Mississippi?

Bolivar County, Mississippi has about 30,985 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolivar County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Bolivar County, Mississippi earns about $32,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolivar County, Mississippi expensive?

In Bolivar County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Bolivar County, Mississippi?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bolivar County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolivar County, Mississippi?

About 31.1% of people in Bolivar County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolivar County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolivar County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10,890 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9506.02Census Tract 9507.02Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9507.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9506.01
15 ZIP codes
ZIP 38732ZIP 38773ZIP 38762ZIP 38769ZIP 38774ZIP 38730ZIP 38759ZIP 38725ZIP 38740ZIP 38746ZIP 38726ZIP 38764ZIP 38781ZIP 38772ZIP 38733
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