Bolivar County's estimated 2026 population is 27,485 with a growth rate of -1.63% 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 -19.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bolivar County includes 63.24% Black or African American, 30.67% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (63.24%)
White (30.67%)
Two or more races (3.17%)
Other race (1.97%)
Asian (0.95%)
Native American (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 19,074 | 63.24% |
| White | 9,251 | 30.67% |
| Two or more races | 955 | 3.17% |
| Other race | 595 | 1.97% |
| Asian | 287 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bolivar County's average per capita income is $35,251. Household income levels show a median of $37,315. The poverty rate stands at 33.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,579 | - |
| Families | $47,755 | $71,331 |
| Households | $37,315 | $62,065 |
| Non Families | $21,188 | $44,708 |
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