Bolivar, Tennessee Population 2022
Bolivar is a city located in Hardeman County Tennessee. Bolivar has a 2020 population of 5,163. It is also the county seat of Hardeman County. Bolivar is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,205 in 2010.
The average household income in Bolivar is $45,835 with a poverty rate of 26.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $690 per month, and the median house value is $97,700. The median age in Bolivar is 45.4 years, 42.6 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
Bolivar Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolivarwas:
- Black or African American: 64.36%
- White: 31.53%
- Two or more races: 2.20%
- Native American: 1.08%
- Asian: 0.70%
- Other race: 0.14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,578 | 31.53% |
| Black or African American | 3,221 | 64.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.70% |
| Some Other Race | 7 | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 110 | 2.20% |
Bolivar Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,198 | 2.16 | 51.1 |
| Married | 678 | 2.69 | 78 |
| Male | 81 | 4.09 | 46.9 |
| Female | 464 | 3.38 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 975 | 1.05 | 39.9 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 2.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 540 | 15.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,597 | 45.40% |
| Some College | 606 | 17.23% |
| Associates Degree | 309 | 8.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 200 | 5.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 5.46% |
Bolivar Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 13 |
| Native American | 44 | 44 | 14 |
| White | 1,228 | 1,057 | 255 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 5 |
| Black | 2,172 | 1,729 | 98 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$29,730
Average Earnings
$33,966
Average Male
$24,211
Average Female
Bolivar Language by Age
Bolivar Language
98.91% of Bolivar residents speak only English, while 1.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
Bolivar Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,209 | 1,057 | 32.94% |
| Multiple | 110 | 18 | 16.36% |
| White | 1,473 | 219 | 14.87% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 41 | 3 | 7.32% |
26.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.24%
Male Poverty Rate
31.32%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bolivar
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolivar is Black, with 32.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolivar is Hispanic, with 7.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.99%.
Bolivar Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.7%
Male Marriage Rate
27.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Bolivar Married by Age and Sex
Bolivar Marriage
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.
Bolivar Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 13.60% |
| Black | 93 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 24 | 44.44% |
| Asian | 22 | 62.86% |
Bolivar Veterans by Education
10.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
40.1%
Employment Rate
26.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
88.83%
Born in Bolivar
99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.60%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.14% of Bolivar residents were born in the United States, with 88.83% having been born in Tennessee. 0.60% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,338 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 6,674 | 3,336 | 7.17% |
| 1980 | 6,597 | -77 | -0.12% |
| 1990 | 5,969 | -628 | -1.00% |
| 2000 | 5,802 | -167 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 5,417 | -385 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 5,396 | -21 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 5,375 | -21 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 5,354 | -21 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 5,333 | -21 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 5,312 | -21 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 5,291 | -21 | -0.40% |
| 2017 | 5,270 | -21 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 5,249 | -21 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 5,228 | -21 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 5,205 | -23 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 5,184 | -21 | -0.40% |
| 2022 | 5,163 | -21 | -0.41% |