Bolivar County, Mississippi
Bolivar County is home to 29,534 people. 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Mississippi rate (18.9%). The median household income is $39,585.
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| Measure | Value | Mississippi | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,534 | 2,946,779 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $39,585 | $56,447 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 32.6% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 44.8% | 26.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.2% | 11.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% | 25.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $130,000 | $169,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $685 | $954 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 58.4% | 51.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.5 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Chicot County, Arkansas
- Desha County, Arkansas
- Phillips County, Arkansas
- Coahoma County
- Sunflower County
- Washington County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.