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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bolivar

New York · 1,173 residents · 0.797 sq mi
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Bolivar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,286. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,700. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,173
−7%since 1990
from 1,261 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,472 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,582 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+7%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8359511K1K1K1990201020202024Bolivar
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,286
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,972 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,804
+31%since 1990
from $9,805 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$410
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
63.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
36.4% rent
1.5
+3%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,230)
Black1.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.6%(8)
Diversity Score6.8%(86)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,154)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.6%(30)
3
−62%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolivar, New York?

Bolivar, New York has about 1,173 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bolivar, New York?

The typical household in Bolivar, New York earns about $29,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolivar, New York expensive?

In Bolivar, New York, the median home is worth about $42,700, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Bolivar, New York?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bolivar, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolivar, New York?

About 20.0% of people in Bolivar, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolivar, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolivar, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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