Bolivar, MS County is located in the lower Mississippi Delta and has a population of 31,301 people with a population density of 34 people per square mile. It is known for its vibrant small town culture with local businesses like the Delta Store, Bales Smoked Meats, and Bolivar Grocery. For year-round outdoor activities, visitors can explore the Annie Marshall Park or visit the Lower Mississippi River Museum and Interpretive Site. Other organizations include the Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce and The St. Francis Education Center. Local sporting events include annual softball games at Robert Lewis Park and basketball tournaments at Riverside High School gymnasium.
The population in Bolivar County is 31,301. There are 36 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bolivar County is 36.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bolivar County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bolivar County
- 37.4% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 20.6% are married with children
- 34.1% have children, but are single
Race in Bolivar County
- 32.4% are White
- 64.2% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander