Bolivar County, Mississippi Population 2022
Bolivar County, Mississippi's estimated population is 29,167 with a growth rate of -1.64% 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 -14.48% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 1,356 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 2,577 | 1,221 | 90.04% |
| 1860 | 10,471 | 7,894 | 306.33% |
| 1870 | 9,732 | -739 | -7.06% |
| 1880 | 18,652 | 8,920 | 91.66% |
| 1890 | 29,980 | 11,328 | 60.73% |
| 1900 | 35,427 | 5,447 | 18.17% |
| 1910 | 48,905 | 13,478 | 38.04% |
| 1920 | 57,669 | 8,764 | 17.92% |
| 1930 | 71,051 | 13,382 | 23.20% |
| 1940 | 67,574 | -3,477 | -4.89% |
| 1950 | 63,004 | -4,570 | -6.76% |
| 1960 | 54,464 | -8,540 | -13.55% |
| 1970 | 49,409 | -5,055 | -9.28% |
| 1980 | 45,965 | -3,444 | -6.97% |
| 1990 | 41,875 | -4,090 | -8.90% |
| 2010 | 34,106 | -7,769 | -18.55% |
| 2011 | 33,807 | -299 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 33,997 | 190 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 33,979 | -18 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 33,818 | -161 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 33,230 | -588 | -1.74% |
| 2016 | 32,549 | -681 | -2.05% |
| 2017 | 31,718 | -831 | -2.55% |
| 2018 | 31,115 | -603 | -1.90% |
| 2019 | 30,628 | -487 | -1.57% |
| 2020 | 30,141 | -487 | -1.59% |
| 2021 | 29,654 | -487 | -1.62% |
| 2022 | 29,167 | -487 | -1.64% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,101 | 32.32% |
| Black or African American | 20,068 | 64.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 235 | 0.75% |
| Some Other Race | 496 | 1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 307 | 0.98% |
Bolivar County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,114 | 2.47 | 56 |
| Married | 4,292 | 3.04 | 78.2 |
| Male | 705 | 2.98 | 56.9 |
| Female | 2,720 | 3.33 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 4,397 | 1.31 | 49.9 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,288 | 6.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,639 | 12.97% |
| High School Graduate | 4,970 | 24.43% |
| Some College | 4,269 | 20.99% |
| Associates Degree | 2,013 | 9.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,925 | 14.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,239 | 11.01% |
Bolivar County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 191 | 191 | 150 |
| White | 7,031 | 6,208 | 3,031 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 118 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 428 | 299 | 111 |
| Other Race | 332 | 231 | 49 |
| Black | 12,515 | 9,573 | 1,804 |
| Native American | 46 | 8 |
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 78.53%.
$28,180
Average Earnings
$36,053
Average Male
$23,397
Average Female
Bolivar County, Mississippi Language by Age
Bolivar County, Mississippi Language
97.15% of Bolivar County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.19% of the population.
Bolivar County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 46 | 38 | 82.61% |
| Black | 18,871 | 7,796 | 41.31% |
| White | 9,378 | 1,259 | 13.43% |
| Other | 24 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 280 | 12 | 4.29% |
| Hispanic | 667 | 24 | 3.60% |
31.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.58%
Male Poverty Rate
34.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bolivar County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolivar County, Mississippi is Native, with 82.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolivar County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 3.60% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.86%.
Bolivar County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Bolivar County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 471 | 5.78% |
| Black | 604 | 4.14% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 10.98% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 9.29% |
Bolivar County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
12.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.75%
Born in Bolivar County, Mississippi
98.01%
Native Born
1.99%
Foreign Born
1.31%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.01% of Bolivar County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 83.75% having been born in Mississippi. 1.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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