Bolivar County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

28.0%

Graduate Degree

12.5%

Population 25+

19,212

Bolivar County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Bolivar County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.1%2,906
High School Graduate
25.0%4,800
Some College / Associate's
31.9%6,132
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%2,968
Graduate Degree
12.5%2,406

Bolivar County, Mississippi Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Bolivar County, Mississippi

Approximately 28.0% of adults in Bolivar County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Bolivar County, Mississippi has increased by 7.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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