Bolivar County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,534 | — | #1,489 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $39,585 | -47.3% | #3,079 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.5 years | -3.6% | #2,674 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,000 | -53.9% | #2,519 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $685 | -41.1% | #2,809 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.6% | +159.0% | #3,116 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bolivar County has a population of 29,534, making it the #1,489 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Bolivar County is $39,585, ranking #3,079 out of 3,222 counties — 47.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 32.6% and unemployment stands at 7.1%.
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The median home value in Bolivar County is $130,000 (-53.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $685/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.6%.
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88.8% of residents in Bolivar County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% below the national rate.
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.