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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bolivar

Tennessee · 5,802 residents · 8.114 sq mi
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Bolivar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,651. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,800. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

5,802
−3%since 1990
from 5,969 in 1990
1990 – 2025
715 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 736 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+12%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Bolivar
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,651
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,129 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,973
+51%since 1990
from $9,927 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$366
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
61.6%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
38.4% rent
2.1
−3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(3,019)
Black48.9%(2,919)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(14)
Asian0.4%(24)
Diversity Score63.4%(3,785)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42%(2,439)
Black56.3%(3,264)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(35)
Asian0.4%(25)
Diversity Score62.5%(3,627)
63
−1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.5%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+36%since 1990
from 13.5 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, Tennessee?

Bolivar, Tennessee has about 5,802 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bolivar, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bolivar, Tennessee earns about $28,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolivar, Tennessee expensive?

In Bolivar, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Bolivar, Tennessee?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bolivar, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolivar, Tennessee?

About 23.2% of people in Bolivar, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolivar, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolivar, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 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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