Bolivar County's estimated 2026 population is 28,001 with a growth rate of -0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bolivar County is the 31st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 34,104 and has seen a growth of -17.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 35.7 years
There are 22,261 adults, (5,056 of whom are seniors) in Bolivar County.
Female: 15,819 (53.6%)
Male: 13,715 (46.4%)
The racial composition of Bolivar County includes 63.23% Black or African American, 31.02% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18,674 | 63.23% |
| White | 9,162 | 31.02% |
| Two or more races | 798 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 606 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 282 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.04% |
Bolivar County's average per capita income is $40,064. Household income levels show a median of $39,585. The poverty rate stands at 32.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,467 | - |
| Families | $51,338 | $71,641 |
| Households | $39,585 | $60,985 |
| Non Families | $22,011 | $42,320 |
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