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Bolivar

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.228
State:
Missouri

Bolivar is a city located in Polk County, Missouri. Bolivar has a 2026 population of 11,921. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Bolivar is currently growing at a rate of 1.59% annually and its population has increased by 10.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,804 in 2020.

The median household income in Bolivar is $49,622 with a poverty rate of 18.78%. The median age in Bolivar is 34.1 years: 31.6 years for males, and 35.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.5 males.

11.9K
Total Population
1,449
Density (mi²)
186 1.59%
Growth

Bolivar Population

Bolivar Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,9211861.59%
202511,7351861.61%
202411,5491911.68%
202311,3581441.28%
202211,2142412.2%
202110,9732031.88%
202010,804-293-2.64%
201911,097330.3%
201811,0641701.56%
201710,8941381.28%
201610,7561071%
201510,6491111.05%
201410,538750.72%
201310,463700.67%
201210,393100.1%
201110,383360.35%
201010,347220.21%
20009,1432,29833.57%
19906,84592615.64%
19805,9191,15024.11%
19704,7691,25735.79%
19603,512300.86%
19503,48284632.09%
19402,63600%

Median Age

Overall: 34.1 years
Female: 35.9 years
Male: 31.6 years

Bolivar Adults

There are 8,845 adults, (2,283 of whom are seniors) in Bolivar.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,054 (54.2%)
Male: 5,116 (45.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Bolivar includes 91.97% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,27391.97%
Two or more races6585.89%
Black or African American970.87%
Other race660.59%
Asian500.45%
Native American260.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2922.61%
White620.56%
Other race360.32%
Asian100.09%
Native American60.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,21191.41%
Two or more races3663.28%
Black or African American970.87%
Asian400.36%
Other race300.27%
Native American200.18%

Bolivar Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Bolivar 's average per capita income is $41,034. Household income levels show a median of $49,622. The poverty rate stands at 18.78%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$92,379-
Families$81,864$93,270
Households$49,622$72,266
Non Families$26,770$43,982

$41,034

Average Income

$49,622

Median Household Income

18.78%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)