Bolivar County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bolivar County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28011
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 011
Geography
- Land Area
- 876.51 sq mi
- Water Area
- 31.45 sq mi
- Total Area
- 907.95 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.799139
- Longitude
- -90.884120
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,286
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,026
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,589 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 691 | 2.4% |
| White | 9,410 | 32.1% |
| Black | 18,675 | 63.8% |
| Asian | 179 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,599 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 430 | 2.0% |
| White | 7,534 | 34.2% |
| Black | 13,827 | 62.8% |
| Asian | 148 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 115 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,534
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $41,301
- Poverty Rate
- 30.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,981
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,162 | 31.0% |
| Black | 18,674 | 63.2% |
| Asian | 282 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,768
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,762 | 43.7% |
| Republican | 2,765 | 15.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,238 | 40.7% |
| Other | 3 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,291 | 41.0% |
| Female | 9,739 | 54.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,126 | 23.2% |
| Hispanic | 242 | 1.4% |
| Black | 12,892 | 72.6% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,035
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,897 | 46.0% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 24.4% |
| Black | 4,893 | 38.0% |
| Asian | 34 | 31.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,759 | 37.8% |
| Female | 4,074 | 41.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,548 (18.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,374 (28.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,673
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $124,761
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $746
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 86.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 2.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.