Bolivar County, Mississippi

About Bolivar County, Mississippi

Bolivar County, Mississippi has a total population of 29,534, making it the 1,489th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bolivar County is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Bolivar County is $39,585, which ranks #3,079 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 47.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 32.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1%.

The median home value in Bolivar County is $130,000, 53.9% below the national median. Renters in Bolivar County pay a median gross rent of $685 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Bolivar County, 28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.0 min.

Bolivar County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 63.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (31.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).

All data for Bolivar County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.