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Bolivar

West Virginia · 1,036 residents · 0.433 sq mi
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Bolivar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,036
−1%since 2000
from 1,045 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,393 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+15%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7418981K1K1K1990201020202024Bolivar
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,595
+65%since 2000
from $20,969 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(870)
Black5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(33)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other4.3%(45)
Diversity Score31.1%(322)
Diversity Score
31
+72%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolivar, West Virginia?

Bolivar, West Virginia has about 1,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bolivar, West Virginia earns about $77,000 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 $199,300, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.

How educated are people in Bolivar, West Virginia?

About 34.8% 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 8.8% of people in Bolivar, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolivar, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolivar, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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