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Bolivia

North Carolina · 143 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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Bolivia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,500. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143
−3%since 2000
from 148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
225 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+20%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261762272773271990201020202024Bolivia
2024247
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,585
+43%since 2000
from $12,973 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.2%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−52%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bolivia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(143)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(127)
Black8.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(2)
Diversity Score22.8%(33)
Diversity Score
23
+570%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.3%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolivia, North Carolina?

Bolivia, North Carolina has about 143 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolivia, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bolivia, North Carolina earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolivia, North Carolina expensive?

In Bolivia, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Bolivia, North Carolina?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bolivia, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolivia, North Carolina?

About 37.2% of people in Bolivia, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolivia, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolivia, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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