Bolivar County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Bolivar County, Mississippi
Bolivar County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
29,534
Median Age
37.5
Male Median
35.7
Female Median
40.1
Bolivar County, Mississippi Population Growth

Bolivar County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -15.8%%.
-15.8%% Growth
Bolivar County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Bolivar County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.5 | 29,534 |
| 2023 | 36.6 | 30,163 |
| 2022 | 36.6 | 30,688 |
| 2021 | 36.4 | 31,301 |
| 2020 | 36.0 | 31,253 |
| 2019 | 35.6 | 31,848 |
| 2018 | 35.2 | 32,592 |
| 2017 | 35.0 | 33,121 |
| 2016 | 34.9 | 33,615 |
| 2015 | 34.7 | 33,803 |
| 2014 | 34.6 | 33,961 |
| 2013 | 34.3 | 34,107 |
| 2012 | 34.2 | 34,239 |
| 2011 | 33.7 | 34,592 |
| 2010 | 33.6 | 35,063 |
Bolivar County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.5% |
| 5–17 | 18.1% |
| 18–24 | 10.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65+ | 17.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Bolivar County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 29.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Bolivar County, Mississippi
The median age in Bolivar County, Mississippi is 37.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Bolivar County, Mississippi is 29,534.
In Bolivar County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Bolivar County, Mississippi is aging.