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Bolivar

Missouri · 10,325 residents · 8.228 sq mi
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Bolivar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $107,900. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,325
+13%since 2000
from 9,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,255 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.3
+4%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K9K10K12K1990201020202024Bolivar
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,786
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,609 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,308
+27%since 2000
from $13,654 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+4%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(8,748)
Black0.8%(77)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(128)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(596)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(9,633)
Black1.4%(147)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(259)
Asian0.6%(64)
Other8.7%(899)
Diversity Score28.2%(2,916)
Diversity Score
28
+333%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolivar, Missouri?

Bolivar, Missouri has about 10,325 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolivar, Missouri?

The typical household in Bolivar, Missouri earns about $31,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolivar, Missouri expensive?

In Bolivar, Missouri, the median home is worth about $107,900, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Bolivar, Missouri?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bolivar, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolivar, Missouri?

About 25.7% of people in Bolivar, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolivar, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolivar, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,480 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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