Bolivar County, MS Demographics
Bolivar County, MS is the 26th most populous of 82 counties in Mississippi, with 30,985 residents across 877 square miles. That is about 35 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 30,985 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 877 sq mi |
| Density | 35 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Bolivar County compares to the US
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Central Location: Bolivar County, MS
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Bolivar County, MS
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9505 | 5,104 | 100.3 | 51 |
| Census Tract 9507.01 | 4,053 | 3.8 | 1,080 |
| Census Tract 9504 | 3,784 | 347.0 | 11 |
| Census Tract 9506.02 | 3,781 | 4.4 | 859 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 3,088 | 218.0 | 14 |
| Census Tract 9507.02 | 2,914 | 1.4 | 2,027 |
| Census Tract 9503 | 2,904 | 91.8 | 32 |
| Census Tract 9506.01 | 2,841 | 2.7 | 1,066 |
| Census Tract 9502 | 2,516 | 107.2 | 23 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.