Bolivar County, MS Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Bolivar County was 29,370, a 2.68% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bolivar County's population was 30,180, a decline of 2.10% compared to a population of 30,827 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Bolivar County, MS population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bolivar County decreased by 11,061. In this period, the peak population was 40,431 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 40,431 - -
2001 40,091 -340 -0.84%
2002 39,284 -807 -2.01%
2003 38,974 -310 -0.79%
2004 38,430 -544 -1.4%
2005 37,770 -660 -1.72%
2006 37,840 70 0.19%
2007 37,609 -231 -0.61%
2008 37,241 -368 -0.98%
2009 36,865 -376 -1.01%
2010 34,104 -2,761 -7.49%
2011 33,807 -297 -0.87%
2012 34,002 195 0.58%
2013 33,986 -16 -0.05%
2014 33,824 -162 -0.48%
2015 33,233 -591 -1.75%
2016 32,533 -700 -2.11%
2017 31,722 -811 -2.49%
2018 31,154 -568 -1.79%
2019 30,714 -440 -1.41%
2020 30,827 113 0.37%
2021 30,180 -647 -2.1%
2022 29,370 -810 -2.68%
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Bolivar County, MS population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Bolivar County's population decreased by 6,327 (15.65%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Bolivar County's population decreased by 3,277 (9.61%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Bolivar County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Bolivar County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 29,370. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bolivar County's population peaked in year 2000 at 40,431.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bolivar County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 29,370.

Bolivar County, MS annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Bolivar County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 19 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Bolivar County had an average annual population growth rate of -1.24% per year. Overall the population shrank 27.36% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Bolivar County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Bolivar County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -1.24% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 1,457. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2011 to 2012, Bolivar County's population grew the most with an increase of 195 (0.58%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Bolivar County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,761 (-7.49%).

Things to know

Is Bolivar County, MS population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bolivar County's population decreased by 1,457 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 647 (2.10%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 810 (2.68%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Bolivar County, MS changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Bolivar County decreased by 4,616 (13.58%). The population was highest at 33,986 in the year 2013 and lowest at 29,370 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.45%.

References

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Bolivar County, MS Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Bolivar County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Bolivar County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Bolivar County was 29,370, a 2.68% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bolivar County population was 30,180, a decline of 2.10% compared to a population of 30,827 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bolivar County decreased by 11,061. In this period, the peak population was 40,431 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Bolivar County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Bolivar County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Bolivar County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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