Bolivar town is located in Allegany County New York. Bolivar town has a 2024 population of 1,979. Bolivar town is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,027 in 2020.
The average household income in Bolivar town is $70,738 with a poverty rate of 18.23%. The median age in Bolivar town is 42 years: 41.7 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolivar town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,027 | 97.64% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 1.11% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.53% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 836 | 2.48 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Married | 392 | 3.31 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Non Family | 328 | 1.19 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 80 | 3.71 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Male | 36 | 2.58 | 100 | 0 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
78.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 9.04% |
| Associates Degree | 274 | 18.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 159 | 10.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 6.45% |
| High School Graduate | 463 | 30.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 4.59% |
| Some College | 306 | 20.35% |
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 | 1,452 | 1,250 | 243 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 16 | 3 |
| Black | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,516 | $79,107 | $33,319 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,500 | $58,125 | $64,875 |
| High School Graduate | $28,929 | $27,411 | $36,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,356 | $41,413 | $34,974 |
| Some College | $41,071 | $44,345 | $33,603 |
$39,356
Average Earnings
$41,413
Average Male
$34,974
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.82% of Bolivar town residents speak only English, while 1.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,008 | 346 | 17.23% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 19 | 65.52% |
| Black | 11 | 7 | 63.64% |
| Multiple | 20 | 6 | 30% |
18.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.67%
Male Poverty Rate
15.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolivar town is Hispanic, with 65.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolivar town is White, with 17.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.49% |
| High School | 19.22% |
| Some College | 10.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Employed | 8.81% |
| Female Employed | 3.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,500 | $85,578 |
| Households | $50,313 | $70,738 |
| Married Families | $81,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,058 | $43,835 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
141
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 101 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 8.27% |
| Black | 7 | 77.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
4%
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
80.78%
Born in Bolivar town
99.57%
Native Born
0.43%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
99.57% of Bolivar town residents were born in the United States, with 80.78% having been born in New York. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,914 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2028 | 1,927 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2027 | 1,940 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2026 | 1,953 | -13 | -0.66% |
| 2025 | 1,966 | -13 | -0.66% |
| 2024 | 1,979 | -13 | -0.65% |
| 2023 | 1,992 | -13 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 2,005 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 2,014 | -13 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 2,027 | -13 | -0.64% |
| 2019 | 2,040 | -15 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 2,055 | -18 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 2,073 | -17 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 2,090 | -19 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 2,109 | -18 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 2,127 | -19 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 2,146 | -14 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 2,160 | -24 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2,184 | -13 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 2,197 | 0 | 0% |