Bolivar County, MS

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2020 Population

31,253

1.87% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

1.12% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

31.1%

11.1% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$32,412

8.57% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$98,800

2.81% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

10,948

1.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Bolivar County, MS had a population of 31.3k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $32,412. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Bolivar County, MS declined from 31,848 to 31,253, a −1.87% decrease and its median household income grew from $29,854 to $32,412, a 8.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bolivar County, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (64%), White (Non-Hispanic) (32%), Other (Hispanic) (1.24%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.752%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.534%).

None of the households in Bolivar County, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Bolivar County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bolivar County, MS are Delta State University (939 degrees awarded in 2020) and Goshen School of Cosmetology (6 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Bolivar County, MS was $98,800, and the homeownership rate was 56%.

Most people in Bolivar County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bolivar County, MS was 2 cars per household.

Bolivar County, MS borders Chicot County, AR, Desha County, AR, Phillips County, AR, Coahoma County, MS, Sunflower County, MS, and Washington County, MS.

Population & Diversity

Bolivar County, MS is home to a population of 31.3k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.99% of Bolivar County, MS residents were born outside of the country (623 people).

In 2020, there were 2 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (20k people) in Bolivar County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10k White (Non-Hispanic) and 389 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.7% of Bolivar County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Bolivar County, MS was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bolivar County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bolivar County, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20k ± 71
White (Non-Hispanic)
10k ± 130
Other (Hispanic)
389 ± 181

2.2%

Hispanic Population

689 people

2.2% of the people in Bolivar County, MS are hispanic (689 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bolivar County, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
18,827 ± 3,358 people
India
5,246 ± 1,777 people
Vietnam
4,118 ± 1,574 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 18,827 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,246 and Vietnam with 4,118.

Foreign-Born Population

1.99%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

623 people

1.98%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

632 people

As of 2020, 1.99% of Bolivar County, MS residents (623 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bolivar County, MS was 1.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bolivar County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
365 ± 136
Vietnam
214 ± 90
Gulf War (2001-)
140 ± 92

Bolivar County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bolivar County, MS employs 10.9k people. The largest industries in Bolivar County, MS are Educational Services (1,746 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,724 people), and Retail Trade (1,443 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,062), Utilities ($55,982), and Wholesale Trade ($54,286).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,621. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.9k

2020 Value

± 788

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 9.38%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bolivar County, MS grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 10.7k employees to 10.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bolivar County, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,275 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,095 people), and Management Occupations (1,046 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bolivar County, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.9k

2020 Value

± 788

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 9.38%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bolivar County, MS grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 10.7k employees to 10.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bolivar County, MS, are Educational Services (1,746 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,724 people), and Retail Trade (1,443 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bolivar County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Bolivar County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,379

Median earning men ± $5,254

$21,973

Median earning women ± $1,583

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,341), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,988), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,449).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($79,138), Manufacturing ($28,041), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($26,960).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

271
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
239
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
184
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$234k
Manufacturing
$137k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$55.1k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.5B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($25.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($12.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Mississippi.

$182B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 105% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$21.9B
Louisiana
$11.4B
Tennessee
$10.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $21.9B, followed by Louisiana with $11.4B and Tennessee and $10.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bolivar County, MS went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 64.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Other (0.88%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (64.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34%)
Republican Party
Other (0.88%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bolivar County, MS went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 64.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34%), followed by Other (0.88%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bolivar County, MS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Bolivar County, MS awarded 945 degrees. The student population of Bolivar County, MS in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,172 male students and 1,856 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bolivar County, MS are White (542 and 61.1%), followed by Black or African American (286 and 32.2%), Hispanic or Latino (29 and 3.27%), and Unknown (16 and 1.8%).

The largest universities in Bolivar County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Delta State University (939 and 99.4%) and Goshen School of Cosmetology (6 and 0.635%).

The most popular majors in Bolivar County, MS are General Business Administration & Management (108 and 11.4%), Elementary Education & Teaching (87 and 9.21%), and Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (87 and 9.21%).

The median tuition cost in Bolivar County, MS for a public four year colleges is $7,951 for in-state students and $7,951 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Bolivar County, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 3,028 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 3,028 students enrolled in Bolivar County, MS, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,651 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
51 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
70 degree-majors awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
61 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bolivar County, MS was Elementary Education & Teaching with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bolivar County, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Delta State University
939 degrees awarded
Goshen School of Cosmetology
6 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delta State University with 939 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 322 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bolivar County, MS, which is 0.517 times less than the 623 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 542 degrees mean that there were 1.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 286 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,951) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Measure

In 2020, 0.876% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.697% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (691k), Some college (559k), and Secondary Education (417k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bolivar County, MS was $98,800 in 2020, which is 0.43 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $96,100 to $98,800, a 2.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Bolivar County, MS is 56%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Bolivar County, MS have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bolivar County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bolivar County, MS is $32,412. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bolivar County, MS was Census Tract 9505 with a value of $39,433, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9503, with respective values of $32,717 and $29,250.

In 2021, 20% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bolivar County, MS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.98%.

Housing

Property

$98,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$11,780

$6,784

Median Property Taxes

±$584

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bolivar County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bolivar County, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56%

Homeownership

2020

60.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 56% of the housing units in Bolivar County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bolivar County, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9505
Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9503

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bolivar County, MS was Census Tract 9505 with a value of $39,433, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9503, with respective values of $32,717 and $29,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bolivar County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$32,412

Median Household Income

± $3,241

12.1k

Number of Households

± 721

In 2020, the median household income of the 12.1k households in Bolivar County, MS grew to $32,412 from the previous year's value of $29,854.

The following chart displays the households in Bolivar County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bolivar County, MS is from Mississippi.

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.445

2019 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2020, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.17% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Carpooled (9.62%)
Walked (2.65%)

In 2020, 84.2% of workers in Bolivar County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.62%) and those who walked to work (2.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bolivar County, MS have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Bolivar County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bolivar County, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bolivar County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bolivar County, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 20% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bolivar County, MS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.98%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

31.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bolivar County, MS (9.13k out of 29.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bolivar County, MS is Black, followed by White and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 49% of the children was living in poverty in Bolivar County, MS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.9% of the population of Bolivar County, MS has health coverage, with 28.1% on employee plans, 33.1% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.949% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Mississippi was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Primary care physicians in Bolivar County, MS see 1958 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.95% decrease from the previous year (1997 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2356 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1702 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Mississippi. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Mississippi, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,958 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bolivar County, MS

Primary care physicians in Bolivar County, MS see an average of 1,958 patients per year. This represents a 1.95% decrease from the previous year (1,997 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bolivar County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Mississippi across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.1%

Uninsured

28.1%

Employer Coverage

33.1%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.949%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bolivar County, MS grew by 12.2% from 14.3% to 16.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bolivar County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 90.4 in Bolivar County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bolivar County, MS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.1% in Bolivar County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bolivar County, MS.

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