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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bolivar

Ohio · 894 residents · 0.945 sq mi
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Bolivar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,971. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $87,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

894
+3%since 1990
from 866 in 1990
1990 – 2025
946 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 916 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+18%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8339311K1K1K1990201020202024Bolivar
2024972
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,971
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,641 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,651
+48%since 1990
from $11,953 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$456
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
84.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
15.5% rent
2.2
+20%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(864)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.6%(5)
Diversity Score2%(17)
2
+240%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−41%since 1990
from 21.8 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, Ohio?

Bolivar, Ohio has about 894 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bolivar, Ohio?

The typical household in Bolivar, Ohio earns about $38,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolivar, Ohio expensive?

In Bolivar, Ohio, the median home is worth about $87,200, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Bolivar, Ohio?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bolivar, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolivar, Ohio?

About 3.9% of people in Bolivar, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolivar, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolivar, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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