Bolivar County, MS population by race
The table below shows Bolivar County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,533 | 31.06% |
| Black or African American | 19,406 | 63.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 246 | 0.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 446 | 1.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,053 | 3.43% |
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Bolivar County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Bolivar County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Bolivar County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Bolivar County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 31.06% are white, 63.24% are Black or African American, 0.01% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.80% are Asian, 1.45% are some other race and 3.43% are multiracial.
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Bolivar County, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Bolivar County is Black or African American with a population of 19,406 (63.24% of the total population).
Bolivar County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Bolivar County is Black or African American with a population of 19,406 (63.24% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,053 (3.43% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bolivar County, MS
By ethnicity, 698 (2.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 29,990 (97.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bolivar County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 19,386 (64.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Bolivar County, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Bolivar County's Non-Hispanic population.
Bolivar County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 9,443 | 31.49% |
| Black or African American alone | 19,386 | 64.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 4 | 0.01% |
| Asian alone | 246 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 82 | 0.27% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 829 | 2.76% |
Among the Hispanic population in Bolivar County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 491 (70.34% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Bolivar County, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Bolivar County's Hispanic population.
Bolivar County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 491 | 70.34% |
| Puerto Rican | 40 | 5.73% |
| Cuban | 18 | 2.58% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 149 | 21.35% |
Things to know
What percentage of Bolivar County, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.27% of Bolivar County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Bolivar County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 491 (70.34% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Bolivar County, MS have?
Bolivar County, MS has 19,406 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 63.24% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Bolivar County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Bolivar County, MS?
With 97.73% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Bolivar County.
That being said, with a 31.06% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Bolivar County.
What is the majority race in Bolivar County, MS?
With a population of 19,406 (63.24% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Bolivar County.
Whites are second largest race in Bolivar County, with 31.06% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
