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Bolivar

New York · 1,010 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 $41,138. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,700. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,010
−14%since 2000
from 1,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,267 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+20%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8359511K1K1K1990201020202024Bolivar
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,138
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,911
+95%since 2000
from $12,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,154)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(956)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.5%(15)
Diversity Score5.8%(58)
Diversity Score
6
+127%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+115%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolivar, New York?

Bolivar, New York has about 1,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bolivar, New York earns about $41,138 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 $64,700, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Bolivar, New York?

About 31.8% 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 15.0% 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 251 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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