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Bolivar County, Mississippi Population 2021
Bolivar County, Mississippi's estimated population is 29,654 with a growth rate of -1.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bolivar County, Mississippi is the 28th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 34,106 and has seen a growth of -13.05% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,654 | -487 | -1.62% |
| 2020 | 30,141 | -487 | -1.59% |
| 2019 | 30,628 | -487 | -1.57% |
| 2018 | 31,115 | -603 | -1.90% |
| 2017 | 31,718 | -831 | -2.55% |
| 2016 | 32,549 | -681 | -2.05% |
| 2015 | 33,230 | -588 | -1.74% |
| 2014 | 33,818 | -161 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 33,979 | -18 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 33,997 | 190 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 33,807 | -299 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 34,106 | -7,769 | -18.55% |
| 1990 | 41,875 | -4,090 | -8.90% |
| 1980 | 45,965 | -3,444 | -6.97% |
| 1970 | 49,409 | -5,055 | -9.28% |
| 1960 | 54,464 | -8,540 | -13.55% |
| 1950 | 63,004 | -4,570 | -6.76% |
| 1940 | 67,574 | -3,477 | -4.89% |
| 1930 | 71,051 | 13,382 | 23.20% |
| 1920 | 57,669 | 8,764 | 17.92% |
| 1910 | 48,905 | 13,478 | 38.04% |
| 1900 | 35,427 | 5,447 | 18.17% |
| 1890 | 29,980 | 11,328 | 60.73% |
| 1880 | 18,652 | 8,920 | 91.66% |
| 1870 | 9,732 | -739 | -7.06% |
| 1860 | 10,471 | 7,894 | 306.33% |
| 1850 | 2,577 | 1,221 | 90.04% |
| 1840 | 1,356 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.62%
County Website
State
Founded
1836
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
34,106
Growth Since 2010
-13.05%
Bolivar County, Mississippi Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 20,453 | 64.22% |
| White | 10,497 | 32.96% |
| Some Other Race | 424 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 286 | 0.90% |
| Two or More Races | 148 | 0.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 0.13% |
Bolivar County, Mississippi Population by Race
Bolivar County, Mississippi Population Pyramid $2021
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Bolivar County, Mississippi Population by Age
Bolivar County, Mississippi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,111 | 2.51 | 53.6 |
| Non Family | 4,392 | 1.17 | 46 |
| Married | 3,994 | 3.13 | 77.5 |
| Female | 3,019 | 3.43 | 34 |
| Male | 706 | 3.5 | 49.2 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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Bolivar County, Mississippi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,486 | 7.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,082 | 14.95% |
| High School Graduate | 5,127 | 24.87% |
| Some College | 4,341 | 21.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,715 | 8.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,005 | 14.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,862 | 9.03% |
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Bolivar County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bolivar County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,686 | 9,291 | 1,742 |
| White | 7,268 | 6,232 | 2,903 |
| Hispanic | 423 | 300 | 97 |
| Other Race | 244 | 155 | |
| Asian | 214 | 214 | 120 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 32 | 5 |
| Native American | 40 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.07%.
Bolivar County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,718
Average Earnings
$31,290
Average Male
$25,350
Average Female
Bolivar County, Mississippi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bolivar County, Mississippi Language by Age
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Bolivar County, Mississippi Language
96.66% of Bolivar County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 3.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.35% of the population.
Bolivar County, Mississippi Language
Bolivar County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 19,614 | 8,488 | 43.28% |
| White | 9,716 | 1,938 | 19.95% |
| Hispanic | 672 | 120 | 17.86% |
| Other | 424 | 120 | 28.30% |
| Native | 40 | 30 | 75.00% |
| Multiple | 121 | 14 | 11.57% |
| Asian | 248 | 3 | 1.21% |
34.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.66%
Male Poverty Rate
38.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bolivar County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolivar County, Mississippi is Native, with 75.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolivar County, Mississippi is Asian, with 1.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.83%.
Bolivar County, Mississippi Poverty
Bolivar County, Mississippi Poverty Rate by Education
Bolivar County, Mississippi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Bolivar County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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Bolivar County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Bolivar County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
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Bolivar County, Mississippi Marital Status
Bolivar County, Mississippi Veterans by War
Bolivar County, Mississippi Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 566 | 3.81% |
| White | 510 | 6.03% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 11.13% |
Bolivar County, Mississippi Veterans by Race
Bolivar County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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13.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bolivar County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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47.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.2%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
Bolivar County, Mississippi Employment by Age
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Bolivar County, Mississippi Employment by Race
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Bolivar County, Mississippi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.02%
Native Born
1.98%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.02% of Bolivar County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 84.75% having been born in Mississippi. 1.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Bolivar County, Mississippi Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990