Bolivar is a city located in Polk County Missouri. Bolivar has a 2024 population of 11,516. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Bolivar is currently growing at a rate of 1.57% annually and its population has increased by 6.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,802 in 2020.
The average household income in Bolivar is $56,369 with a poverty rate of 21.94%. The median age in Bolivar is 32.6 years: 32.5 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolivar was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,013 | 92.88% |
| Two or more races | 388 | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 290 | 2.69% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,926 | 2.41 | 56 | 44 |
| Non Family | 1,612 | 1.26 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Married | 1,564 | 3.09 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Female | 589 | 3.47 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 161 | 3.45 | 8.7 | 91.3 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 540 | 8.76% |
| Associates Degree | 615 | 9.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 952 | 15.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 573 | 9.3% |
| High School Graduate | 2,157 | 35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 217 | 3.52% |
| Some College | 1,109 | 17.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,717 | 5,099 | 1,476 |
| 2+ Races | 196 | 170 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 160 | 102 | 4 |
| Black | 141 | 88 | 45 |
| Native American | 19 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.19%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 31.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,750 | $62,240 | $36,705 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,350 | $72,931 | $51,820 |
| High School Graduate | $22,190 | $35,551 | $16,414 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,194 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,646 | $39,565 | $21,820 |
| Some College | $28,994 | $33,804 | $22,813 |
$30,646
Average Earnings
$39,565
Average Male
$21,820
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.83% of Bolivar residents speak only English, while 3.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,885 | 1,938 | 21.81% |
| Multiple | 370 | 126 | 34.05% |
| Black | 191 | 17 | 8.9% |
| Native | 24 | 16 | 66.67% |
| Asian | 26 | 7 | 26.92% |
| Hispanic | 319 | 7 | 2.19% |
21.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.28%
Male Poverty Rate
22.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolivar is Native, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolivar is Hispanic, with 2.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.67% |
| High School | 21.45% |
| Some College | 13.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 61.17% |
| Female Employed | 18.79% |
| Male Employed | 17.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,833 | $70,326 |
| Households | $40,530 | $56,369 |
| Married Families | $79,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,917 | $32,684 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
504
Number of Veterans
435
Male Veterans
69
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 188 |
| Vietnam | 157 |
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 181 |
| 75+ | 118 |
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 479 | 6.15% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 5.32% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 5.13% |
| Native American | 11 | 57.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.65%
Born in Bolivar
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
0.94%
Non Citizen
1.5%
Naturalized
97.56% of Bolivar residents were born in the United States, with 61.65% having been born in Missouri. 0.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,409 | 178 | 1.46% |
| 2028 | 12,231 | 179 | 1.49% |
| 2027 | 12,052 | 179 | 1.51% |
| 2026 | 11,873 | 178 | 1.52% |
| 2025 | 11,695 | 179 | 1.55% |
| 2024 | 11,516 | 178 | 1.57% |
| 2023 | 11,338 | 134 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 11,204 | 237 | 2.16% |
| 2021 | 10,967 | 165 | 1.53% |
| 2020 | 10,802 | -295 | -2.66% |
| 2019 | 11,097 | 33 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 11,064 | 170 | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 10,894 | 138 | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 10,756 | 107 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10,649 | 111 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 10,538 | 75 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 10,463 | 70 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 10,393 | 10 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 10,383 | 36 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 10,347 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,143 | 2,298 | 33.57% |
| 1990 | 6,845 | 926 | 15.64% |
| 1980 | 5,919 | 1,150 | 24.11% |
| 1970 | 4,769 | 1,257 | 35.79% |
| 1960 | 3,512 | 30 | 0.86% |
| 1950 | 3,482 | 846 | 32.09% |
| 1940 | 2,636 | -9,773 | -78.76% |