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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bolivar

Pennsylvania · 501 residents · 0.171 sq mi
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Bolivar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,268. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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

501
−7%since 1990
from 541 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,930 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 3,164 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.2
+17%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3714174645105571990201020202024Bolivar
2024411
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,268
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,096 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,551
+51%since 1990
from $8,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
89.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
11.0% rent
1.7
−1%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(539)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(480)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1.5%(8)
2
+68%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 29.1 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, Pennsylvania?

Bolivar, Pennsylvania has about 501 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bolivar, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bolivar, Pennsylvania earns about $30,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolivar, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bolivar, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Bolivar, Pennsylvania?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bolivar, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolivar, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of people in Bolivar, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolivar, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolivar, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 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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