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Bolivar

Ohio · 994 residents · 0.945 sq mi
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Bolivar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,293. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $114,500. With a median age of 45.9, 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 45.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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

994
+11%since 2000
from 894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,052 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 946 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
45.9
+16%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
8339311K1K1K1990201020202024Bolivar
2024972
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,293
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,971 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,024
+8%since 2000
from $17,651 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
8.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$114,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$758
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
57.9%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
16.6% rent
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
25.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
13.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.8
+24%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(976)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.7%(17)
Diversity Score6.7%(66)
7
+241%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
87.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
7.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
28.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
50.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolivar, Ohio?

Bolivar, Ohio has about 994 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolivar, Ohio?

The typical household in Bolivar, Ohio earns about $41,293 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 $114,500, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Bolivar, Ohio?

About 14.5% 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 8.8% 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 128 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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