Bolivar County's 2026 population is estimated at 28,001, reflecting a -0.92% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bolivar County is the 31st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 34,104 and has grown -17.9% since 2010.
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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