Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,534 (100%) |
| Population Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 50 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $39,585 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,454 |
| Median Home Value | $130,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,673 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,464 (54.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,451 (32.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,758 (12.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 11,915 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Family Households | 7,064 (59.3%) |
The table below compares Bolivar County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 26 | 69th |
| Population Density | # 51 | 40th |
| Median Household Income | # 67 | 20th |
| Per Capita Income | # 57 | 32nd |
| Diversity Index | # 37 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
