Bolivar is a city located in Hardeman County Tennessee. Bolivar has a 2024 population of 5,118. It is also the county seat of Hardeman County. Bolivar is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,189 in 2020.
The average household income in Bolivar is $52,869 with a poverty rate of 24.58%. The median age in Bolivar is 35.9 years: 32 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolivar was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,457 | 66.85% |
| White | 1,355 | 26.2% |
| Two or more races | 266 | 5.14% |
| Other race | 82 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,216 | 2.23 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Non Family | 963 | 1.01 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Married | 721 | 2.69 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Female | 524 | 3.84 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Male | 8 | 2.5 | 0 | 100 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
56.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 609 | 17.04% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 4.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 307 | 8.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 3.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,519 | 42.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 1.76% |
| Some College | 809 | 22.64% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,404 | 1,793 | 168 |
| White | 1,061 | 1,004 | 232 |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 83 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Race | 15 | 11 | 11 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,281 | $33,750 | $28,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $36,386 | $36,687 | $27,339 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,765 | $23,908 | $28,377 |
| Overall | $32,681 | $35,669 | $28,054 |
| Some College | $32,804 | $35,250 | $25,000 |
$32,681
Average Earnings
$35,669
Average Male
$28,054
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.67% of Bolivar residents speak only English, while 0.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,413 | 1,111 | 32.55% |
| White | 1,319 | 142 | 10.77% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 1 | 0.61% |
24.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.1%
Male Poverty Rate
26.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolivar is Black, with 32.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolivar is Hispanic, with 0.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.01% |
| High School | 26.96% |
| Some College | 14.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.17% |
| Female Employed | 11.3% |
| Male Employed | 6.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,509 | $71,257 |
| Households | $38,575 | $52,869 |
| Married Families | $79,544 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,280 | $28,717 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
230
Number of Veterans
219
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 9.17% |
| Black | 104 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 11 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
16.4%
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
85.75%
Born in Bolivar
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
99.42% of Bolivar residents were born in the United States, with 85.75% having been born in Tennessee. 0.21% 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 | 5,029 | -18 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 5,047 | -18 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 5,065 | -17 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 5,082 | -18 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 5,100 | -18 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 5,118 | -18 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 5,136 | -50 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 5,186 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 5,173 | -16 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 5,189 | 243 | 4.91% |
| 2019 | 4,946 | -56 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 5,002 | -94 | -1.84% |
| 2017 | 5,096 | -35 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 5,131 | 75 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 5,056 | -66 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 5,122 | -99 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 5,221 | -53 | -1% |
| 2012 | 5,274 | -51 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 5,325 | -23 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 5,348 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,802 | -167 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 5,969 | -628 | -9.52% |
| 1980 | 6,597 | -77 | -1.15% |
| 1970 | 6,674 | 3,336 | 99.94% |
| 1960 | 3,338 | -1,691 | -33.62% |