Bolivar County, MS

Living in Bolivar County

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 36
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 10
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Schools 1
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Residents

32k Population -3.2k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black64%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income +$3.8k (2010–19)
67% Above Poverty
21  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$429 Median Monthly Rent +$37 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas48%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bolivar County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Bolivar County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 5 0
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 72 6 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 81 3 0
Sep 74 3 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 44 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bolivar County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding62
Tornado41
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bolivar County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bolivar County, MS

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Bayou Academy
7 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Bolivar County, MS

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bolivar County, MS

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Airports

Airports near Bolivar County, MS

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Monroe Regional Airport
111 miles, SW