2023 ACS Census Data · Population 30,163
Bolivar County is a small county in Mississippi with a population of 30,163. The median household income is $37,315, 43% below the national average. The poverty rate is 33.7%, median home value is $123,600, and 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
30,163
2023 estimate
Rank #1472 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$37,315
Household
Rank #3089 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$123,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #2451 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
26.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #995 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
53.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% below Mississippi avg·43% below national avg
Poverty Rate
54% below Mississippi avg·125% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% below Mississippi avg·13% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,359
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
33.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
49.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
3% below Mississippi avg·41% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
14% below Mississippi avg·28% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
15% below Mississippi avg·16% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
44% below Mississippi avg·50% below national avg
Housing Units
13,679
Households
11,907
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,203
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
76.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
40% above Mississippi avg·10% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Mississippi avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
16.1%
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