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Bolivar County, MS market data
How Bolivar County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 28,262
- −8.3% since 2020
- Households
- 11,915
- Median household income
- $39,585
- +32.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $130,000
- Jobs located here
- 10,627
- Highest market score
- 55
- Pet businesses, #850 of 2,200 scored counties
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What this means
Bolivar County has an estimated 28,262 people and 11,915 households. Population estimates put the population change in Bolivar County from 2020 to 2025 at −8.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Bolivar County is $39,585, 51% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 32.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bolivar County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (45).
Of the business types scored in Bolivar County, pet businesses (55); home repair companies (54); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (50) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet businesses, that ranks #850 of 2,200 scored counties.
Bolivar County is part of the Cleveland area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (4.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bolivar County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bolivar County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet businesses | 55 | #850 of 2,200 | 6 | 5.0 | $1.3M | 147 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 54 | #817 of 2,057 | 8 | 6.7 | $3.2M | 133 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 50 | #834 of 1,771 | 5 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 163 | 15 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 49 | #1,078 of 2,176 | 13 | 10.9 | Index only | 206 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,211 of 2,378 | 16 | 13.4 | $556K | 125 | 8 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,261 of 2,229 | 16 | 13.4 | Index only | 210 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #1,348 of 2,272 | 16 | 13.4 | $1.6M | 126 | 11 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 40 | #1,196 of 1,707 | 6 | 5.0 | $4.3M | 91 | 7 |
| Pizza | 37 | #1,545 of 2,090 | 6 | 5.0 | $5.5M | 109 | 23 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 33 | #1,642 of 2,063 | 7 | 5.9 | $4.7M | 128 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #1,849 of 2,358 | 12 | 10.1 | $2.5M | 104 | 21 |
| Auto repair and car care | 27 | #2,105 of 2,401 | 39 | 32.7 | $228K | 85 | 16 |
| Grocery stores | 26 | #1,750 of 2,070 | 11 | 9.2 | $5.4M | 58 | 4 |
| Gyms | 25 | #1,588 of 1,792 | 5 | 4.2 | $1.1M | 82 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 23 | #1,506 of 1,656 | 8 | 6.7 | $1.3M | 73 | 14 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 23 | #1,786 of 1,886 | 11 | 9.2 | $939K | 96 | 8 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 21 | #1,958 of 2,088 | 12 | 10.1 | $443K | 67 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 21 | #2,008 of 2,261 | 10 | 8.4 | $6M | 76 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 20 | #1,808 of 1,889 | 9 | 7.6 | $3.7M | 89 | 8 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 20 | #2,287 of 2,394 | 76 | 63.8 | $136K | 89 | 26 |
| Chiropractors | 19 | #1,436 of 1,490 | 5 | 4.2 | $2.1M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 18 | #1,250 of 1,328 | 6 | 5.0 | $1.3M | 80 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 18 | #1,397 of 1,485 | 5 | 4.2 | $1.5M | 57 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 18 | #2,245 of 2,339 | 22 | 18.5 | $365K | 85 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 18 | #2,319 of 2,385 | 42 | 35.2 | $191K | 90 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 16 | #1,727 of 1,769 | 9 | 7.6 | $892K | 102 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 16 | #2,118 of 2,222 | 17 | 14.3 | $2M | 64 | 23 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 16 | #2,282 of 2,402 | 26 | 21.8 | $2.3M | 68 | 13 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 16 | #2,366 of 2,405 | 73 | 61.3 | $455K | 69 | 20 |
| Tire shops | 15 | #1,452 of 1,530 | 6 | 5.0 | $1.5M | 59 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 12 | #2,381 of 2,405 | 122 | 102.4 | $272K | 73 | 53 |
| Child care and preschools | 7 | #1,592 of 1,611 | 8 | 6.7 | $456K | 45 | 11 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | #1,471 of 1,472 | 11 | 9.2 | $142K | 21 | 7 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 4 | #1,297 of 1,302 | 6 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 3 | #2,086 of 2,087 | 30 | 25.2 | $586K | 46 | 20 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 3 | #2,208 of 2,210 | 38 | 31.9 | $463K | 53 | 20 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.4 | $1.3M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $2.7M | 142 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $3M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $4.6M | 155 | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $5.9M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.5 | $1.8M | 44 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $12.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $5.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $17.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $13.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $13.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $10.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bolivar County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.9M | $747 | 78 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $29.9M | $2,508 | 97 |
| Food away from home | $33.2M | $2,790 | 69 |
| Groceries | $59.8M | $5,019 | 79 |
| Personal care products and services | $8M | $674 | 67 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.6M | $306 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.3M | $446 | 45 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.3M | $867 | 67 |
| Pets | $7.7M | $648 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $17.6M | $1,476 | 72 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.3M | $2,125 | 109 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $25.9M | $2,173 | 72 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.7M | $1,146 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $145.7M | $12,230 | 73 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Bolivar County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 28,262−8.3% since 2020
- Households
- 11,915
- Median age
- 39.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 877 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 34
- Median household income
- $39,585+32.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $60,985
- Median home value
- $130,000
- Jobs located here
- 10,627
- Daytime population
- 29,215Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bolivar County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Bolivar County at 28,262 people in 2025, down 8.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 11,915 households. Median household income rose 32.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bolivar County, MS spend?
Households in Bolivar County spend about $145.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $59.8M on groceries and $33.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Bolivar County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (45).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bolivar County, MS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bolivar County are for pet businesses (55); home repair companies (54); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (50). Bolivar County ranks #850 of 2,200 scored counties for pet businesses.
How does Bolivar County, MS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bolivar County is $39,585 a year, 51% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 8.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $130,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Bolivar County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (4.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (65% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 36 of the 56 business types have a score in Bolivar County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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