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 $73,682 with a poverty rate of 19.79%. The median age in Bolivar town is 42.6 years: 42.4 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolivar town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,802 | 96.83% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 1.67% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.81% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 794 | 2.34 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 342 | 3.01 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Non Family | 316 | 1.19 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Female | 104 | 3.64 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Male | 32 | 2.38 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 10.63% |
| Associates Degree | 226 | 16.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 204 | 14.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 6.54% |
| High School Graduate | 421 | 30.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 3.81% |
| Some College | 249 | 17.89% |
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 | 1,356 | 1,158 | 278 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 17 | 2 |
| Black | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $36,667 | $51,071 | $36,397 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,500 | $61,875 | $65,750 |
| High School Graduate | $30,500 | $39,000 | $29,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,667 | $42,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,409 | $44,188 | $36,563 |
| Some College | $43,977 | $57,375 | $35,536 |
$40,409
Average Earnings
$44,188
Average Male
$36,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.03% of Bolivar town residents speak only English, while 0.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,802 | 354 | 19.64% |
| Black | 15 | 10 | 66.67% |
| Multiple | 19 | 2 | 10.53% |
19.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.81%
Male Poverty Rate
16.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolivar town is Black, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolivar town is Multiple, with 10.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.8% |
| High School | 22.57% |
| Some College | 7.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Employed | 10.11% |
| Female Employed | 9.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,417 | $88,649 |
| Households | $53,942 | $73,682 |
| Married Families | $87,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,875 | $44,912 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
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
145
Number of Veterans
132
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 9.07% |
| Black | 10 | 83.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
78.4%
Born in Bolivar town
99.73%
Native Born
0.27%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.73% of Bolivar town residents were born in the United States, with 78.4% having been born in New York. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
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% |