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Bolivar

West Virginia · 1,045 residents · 0.433 sq mi
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Bolivar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,600. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,045
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,045 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,413 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+11%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7418981K1K1K1990201020202024Bolivar
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,045
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,370
+40%since 2000
from $20,969 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+48%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(935)
Black5.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(17)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(189)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(969)
Black4.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(14)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.8%(19)
Diversity Score18.5%(194)
Diversity Score
19
+3%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
−3%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolivar, West Virginia?

Bolivar, West Virginia has about 1,045 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolivar, West Virginia?

The typical household in Bolivar, West Virginia earns about $52,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolivar, West Virginia expensive?

In Bolivar, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $172,600, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Bolivar, West Virginia?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bolivar, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolivar, West Virginia?

About 8.4% of people in Bolivar, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolivar, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolivar, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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