Bolivar County, Mississippi
Bolivar County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Bolivar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,145 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 30,142 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rosedale, Cleveland. The county was created 190 years ago in 1835.
County Snapshot
Bolivar County at a glance
Bolivar County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
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ClevelandPopulation 10,846
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Quick Facts about Bolivar County
| Population | 30,142 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area | 2346 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.7955,-90.8804 |
| Named for | Simón Bolívar |
| Altitude | 135 feet / 41 meters |
| Capital | Rosedale, Cleveland |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:47:55 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Bolivar County is located at 33°47'44"N 90°52'49"W (33.7955400, -90.8804000). It has 4 neighbors: Desha County, Coahoma County, Sunflower County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Bolivar County is Cleveland with a population of 10,846. Other cities include, Shelby population 1,910, Shaw population 1,655, Rosedale population 1,559 and Mound Bayou population 1,341. See all Bolivar County cities & populated places.
Bolivar County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bolivar County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 10,846 | County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Shelby | 1,910 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Shaw | 1,655 | Town in Bolivar and Sunflower counties, Mississippi, United States |
| Rosedale | 1,559 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Mound Bayou | 1,341 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Renova | 761 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Boyle | 589 | Town of the United States |
| Benoit | 419 | Town of the United States |
| Gunnison | 399 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi |
| Duncan | 376 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Merigold | 371 | Town of the United States |
| Beulah | 329 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Pace | 238 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Alligator | 182 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Winstonville | 163 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of pre...
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Official Website- Rosedale
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bolivar County decreased by 13.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,145 | - | census |
| 2011 | 33,807 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,997 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,979 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,818 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,230 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 32,549 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,718 | -2.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,115 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,628 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,142 | -1.61% | estimation process |
People born in Bolivar County (2)
People born in Bolivar County, including director Fred Coe, Robert Excell White, .
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Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |