The 2000 Census showed that Bolivar County had a population of 40,633 people. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Mississippi, making it the state's 17th most populous county (out of 82 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Bolivar had a population of 36,766 people. This is a decrease of 9.52% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 34,145 | -15.97% | -7.13% since 2009 |
2009 | 36,766 | -9.52% | -0.62% since 2008 |
2008 | 36,997 | -8.95% | -1.04% since 2007 |
2007 | 37,384 | -8% | -0.61% since 2006 |
2006 | 37,614 | -7.43% | +0.13% since 2005 |
2005 | 37,567 | -7.55% | -1.81% since 2004 |
2004 | 38,260 | -5.84% | -1.45% since 2003 |
2003 | 38,824 | -4.45% | -0.98% since 2002 |
2002 | 39,207 | -3.51% | -2.13% since 2001 |
2001 | 40,062 | -1.41% | -1.41% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 40,633 | The Last Census |
Bolivar County had 14,939 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Bolivar County has a total area<3> of 905 square miles [2,345 km²]. Of this total, 876 square miles [2,269 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (3.25%) being water (29.47 square miles [76.3 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Bolivar County had a population density of 46.37 people per square mile [17.9 people/km²], making it the state's 40th most densely populated county (out of 82 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Bolivar County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Bolivar and the state of Mississippi. Click here for the Bolivar County QuickFact (QF-28011).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Bolivar County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Cleveland | QF-2814260 | 12,027 | 13,841 | -13.11% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Bolivar County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
The Mississippi River runs along the western border of the county.
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