Time Zone: Bolivar County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Cleveland is the Seat for Bolivar County.
Bolivar County was founded in 1836. Bolivar was created by taking area from Tallahatchie and 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 last Census (which gave a population of 40,633 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Bolivar represented 1.43% of the total population of Mississippi, making it the state's 17th most populous county (out of 82 counties).
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% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 40,633 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Bolivar County Census Page for Bolivar County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Bolivar County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Bolivar County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Cleveland | 12,027 | 13,841 | 13.11% decrease |
Shelby | 2,574 | 2,926 | 12.03% decrease |
Rosedale | 2,286 | 2,414 | 5.3% decrease |
Shaw | 2,110 | 2,312 | 8.74% decrease |
Mound Bayou | 1,913 | 2,102 | 8.99% decrease |
Websites for Bolivar County
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