Bolivar, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bolivar, Mississippi had a total population of 59, the 408th largest community in Mississippi. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Mississippi.
Bolivar Quick Facts
How Bolivar Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55 | 59 | +7.3% |
How Bolivar Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bolivar Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Bolivar County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 10,623 | $44,074 | 29.3% | $159,300 |
| Rosedale | 1,703 | $18,696 | 57.5% | $103,600 |
| Shelby | 1,700 | $25,948 | 55.6% | $90,400 |
| Shaw | 1,508 | $30,469 | 37.5% | $102,100 |
| Mound Bayou | 1,449 | $23,732 | 46.4% | $65,700 |
| Renova | 978 | $25,625 | 57.1% | $105,700 |
| Benoit | 509 | N/A | 38.3% | $83,100 |
| Merigold | 484 | $51,250 | 4.8% | $138,300 |
| Duncan | 477 | $49,041 | 20.3% | N/A |
| Boyle | 414 | $42,143 | 16.4% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Bolivar
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 61 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fernwood | 57 | $91,125 | $445,000 | 79.0% | 21.1% |
| Slate Springs | 62 | $65,000 | $92,500 | 9.5% | 4.8% |
| Learned | 72 | $78,750 | $158,300 | 51.7% | 2.8% |
| Winterville | 45 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 51.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 59, Bolivar's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Bolivar is a small community located in Mississippi, within Bolivar County. The total population is 59. It ranks as the 408th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bolivar is 36.6 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 35.6% of the population under 18, Bolivar has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bolivar. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bolivar, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Bolivar is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 37.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (37.3% vs 3.7%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (40.7% vs 1.0%).
Education
39.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bolivar in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 39.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bolivar, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bolivar, Mississippi?
Bolivar, Mississippi has a population of 59 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bolivar, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Bolivar — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bolivar, MS?
The ACS sample for Bolivar recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Bolivar, Mississippi?
Bolivar's population is 0.0% White, 22.0% Black, 37.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 40.7% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bolivar, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Bolivar — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Bolivar, Mississippi?
39.5% of adults (25+) in Bolivar hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 39.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.